Glencadam 18 Year Old is an elegant and deeply rewarding Eastern Highlands single malt, matured in premium quality American oak ex-bourbon casks for a full eighteen years. The result is a whisky of exceptional refinement, with layers of stone fruit, creamy dessert notes, and warming spice that speak to the patience and craft behind every bottle. Bottled at natural colour, unchillfiltered, and at 46% ABV.

Why You'll Love It

Eighteen years in premium bourbon casks transforms Glencadam's characteristic freshness and fruit into something altogether more complex and contemplative. The extended maturation builds extraordinary depth, with baked stone fruits, rich cream, and gentle spice developing in perfect harmony. Recognised with gold medals from the International Spirits Challenge and the Scotch Whisky Masters 2024, this is a whisky that rewards patience and attention in equal measure. An outstanding choice for a special occasion or a considered evening dram.

Distillery & Maturation

Glencadam distillery has been producing whisky in Brechin in the Eastern Highlands since 1825. The 18 Year Old is matured entirely in premium quality American oak ex-bourbon casks, allowing the spirit to develop slowly and steadily over eighteen years. This single cask type builds a profile of exceptional elegance, with stone fruits, creamy vanilla, and warming spice that define the Glencadam house style at its most refined. Bottled without chill filtration and at a full 46% ABV to preserve every nuance of flavour.

Tasting Notes

The nose is elegant and inviting, with fresh stone fruits, pear blossom, dried pineapple, and panna cotta, with hints of baking spices in the background. On the palate, creamy layers of baked peach, rice pudding, lemon curd, and crème caramel mingle with cosy nutmeg and cinnamon. The finish is long and refined, with poached pears, ginger biscuits, and apricot Danish fading into a sweet spice linger. Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the full depth of the maturation.

Perfect Serve

Enjoy neat at room temperature to experience the full elegance and complexity of this exceptional 18 year old. A small drop of still water may open up the stone fruit and spice aromas further. An outstanding after-dinner dram and a fine companion to crème brûlée, poached fruit, or a square of good milk chocolate.

Distillery Details

Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Eastern Highlands, Scotland. Aged 18 years. American oak ex-bourbon cask maturation. Natural colour. Unchillfiltered. 46% ABV.

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