Glencadam 2011 (bottled 2023) (cask 800216) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 70cl 59.7%

Glencadam is an often-overlooked gem of the Highlands. Founded in 1825, it has changed hands many times Glencadam has survived as the only remaining distillery in the area of Angus, once home to the famous North Port and Lochside distilleries. A taste of the spirit is a good indicator as to why it’s lasted. “For most of its life Glencadam was little known other than as a contributor to house blends including Stewart’s Cream of the Barley. This changed when the Hillman family bought the distillery in 2003, resuming production and puting the whisky firmly on the map as a top notch single malt in its own right.” A final year maturing in ex-sweet wine casks has brought out the playful fruitiness of this delightful Glencadam. Apricots, peaches, orange blossom and honey yoghurt all flutter out of the glass, making for a wonderfully refreshing nose. The palate is gloriously thick, bringing more bright fruits along with mango syrup, chewy dried pineapple and a hint of drying wood varnish. All of this is wrapped up on the lingering palate by further notes of fruit syrup. This is amazingly fresh and floral.