Glencadam 10 - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review  

Excellent review. Enjoyed the appraisals and I really wanted to be able to interject 😁! This is good honest whisky and should give up it’s best with patience, it’ll also show its quality up against similarly priced expressions, especially in its texture and delicate flavours. This is the style of naturally presented whisky we demand as enthusiasts and I think Angus Dundee should be applauded for committing to this despite the added costs. What does a regular 10yo cost? This has 15% more whisky in the bottle. Great summaries. 👍

Shalom Guys. Glencadam has a capaciity of some 1.3 million litres / year. (Source: Malt Whisky Yearbook 2018). The distillery manager, Douglas Fitchett, prides himself on the fact that Glencadam has never been peated as the distillery was built in 1826 to take advantage of the railway system which brought coal to the region. Consequently, he says that Glencadam will never ever produce a peated version. What I love about the young 10 YO Glecadam is that you can taste the raw ingredients. The barley malt grain like fresh bread dough, butter, the yeast and the beer wort. You get so close to the whisky's raw ingredients, it's like a very intimate whisky experience. I don't think it's only the higher bottling strength of 46 abv, I think the non-chill filtering has a lot to do with it too, preserving that wholesome mouth feel. The 10/13/15/18/21 Year olds are all exclusively American Ex-Bourbon casks and Ex-Bourbon hogsheads. The 15 YO and 21 YO have been discontinued now, due to lack of stock. They are unfortunatley a victim of their own success. All the above expressions are Kosher Certified from the OU (Orthodox Union). They have also brought out a 25 YO, 30 YO, 32 YO and 33 YO around which are well beyond my price limit). In addition, Glencadam also do some special sherry cask expressions in the 14 YO and 19 YO Oloroso. There is also a 17 YO Port cask around. The new 13 YO Limited Edition is no where near as good as the 15 YO. The 18 YO in my opinion is better than the old 21 YO but very very expensive. I'd say, excessive. If you happen to see a 15 YO sitting on the shelf, GRAB IT immediately. You won't regret it. As for the 10 YO. I find it varies from batch to batch from OK to simply amazing. See my review of the Glencadam distillery and tasting notes for their expressions here: rebmordechaireviews.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-tour-of-glencadam-distillery-and.html

Hmm. One store chain by me found or just got some dusty 2016 bottlings of the Glencadam 10 year. They are going for $53 before taxes. I appreciate the honest and thorough review. I think I may pick it up now.

A solid and tasty dram. The presentation with this is everything - 46%, non chill filtered and natural colour. Can’t go wrong. Cheers, boys.

(2 + 2.5+2.5+2.5)/4 = 2.375 You might want to correct the show notes and the website score.

Nice review guys. Glencadam is quality stuff. The 21 is also very good. $60 is a bit high though for the 10. It's $45 here in California. Cheers!

Been telling you lads to get this for ages! Love this stuff! Only 13 miles from me, its my local distillery and I need to visit them sometime this year even though the place doesn't look the most picturesque distillery, and more industrial. However you can't fault the quality they produce and thats the main thing! French bread, salted butter and lemon; and it works beautifully. Have this, the 15, and just bought the other day an independent 6yo one that I've sampled thats even more lemony sweet too. Will open the latter two alongside my open 10 and compare in the spring. That will be a good night :)

Great review, boys! I really enjoyed this bottle a lot... I'm too busy acquiring other Glencadam expressions to replace this excellent bottle, although I will do it eventually. I think it's one of the best ten year olds out there! PS. You guys are right... It's perfect neat!

I am heading out at lunch to see if I can get a Glencadam 15 or Caol Ila Distillers Edition. Good and timely review. Thanks! I hope you keep drinking this Thursday on the live show. I couldn't find any Glencadam in Chicago but I did find the 2011 Caol Ila Distillers Edition.

Great review guys. I have seen this at my local liquor store as well and had never heard of it. About 60 bucks as well. They seem to have a good range of bottles but this one I would like to try to see if its worth the price point for me. Thanks for the honesty as always fellas!

Nice review! I def agree with Roy below. I'm a big fan of Glencadam - I pull the 15 off the shelf when I want just a classic bourbon barrel scotch, presented with integrity. I've also got a 19 year old Oloroso finish that is fantastic as well. Cheers.

My local store has the old bottle which is bottled at 40% I think. I want this one! And the 15Y is on my bucket list thanks to Ralfy

Thanks for a great review guys. One of the brands that I’m not familiar with because of UNavailability. I think not all the distilleries are willing to do 75cl and at least 43%ABV bottlings for South Africa 😞. Anyway, cheers 🥃!!

This is a brilliant whiskey, finished the whole bottle and bought the 15 yo which is great also. I think the quality of the spirit is just brilliant and the cask is really good . Take time with that bottle , so elegant ...... and delicious.

And now one of Aqvavitae's Hero Whiskies, you can get it over here for £31. Glencadam is in Brechin and owned by the Hillman Family who run Angus Dundee, who are fiercely independent and not part of the SWA. Great young Master Blender in Iain Forteath. Shouldn't the mark be 2.375?

Have not had this particular Glencadam but all their scotches are atleast 46% abv, non-chill filtered and natural color : a craft presentation. Price of about $40. One of you mentioned the 12 year old Portwood finish. The 12 year old Portwood finish is a very good scotch which reminds me of the Tullibardine 228 burgundy finish only better. I purchased the 12 year old in Nov. 2016 for about $52. This scotch has been discontinued for around 3 years or so and mine was bottled in Nov. 2012. If you see the 12 year old Portwood finish, buy it, I don't think you will be disappointed.

I've seen this in my local store but have ignored it mainly because of the price point. Quite a few nice Scotches in that $60 - $70 range. My current favorite is Spice Tree by Compass Box. Cheers, guys.

Almost got this a couple weeks ago but they temporarily sold out. Great review guys

I paid around £30 for this which is a complete bargain for the quality! Would be good to see you review the 15 year old.. it’s an absolute beauty and far more complex

Just bought this on Amazon for £36. Love the reviews, guys!

You sure it's not Ø 2.375 !?

Great review guys. I love your enthousiasm. This is a good dram for little money (29€). But i prefer the Glencadam 15 (50€). This is a complete different league. Cheers guys.

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wf85 wb82 mm4/5 this whisky is not for novice connosier, it need more time & water

Glencadam is not available in Sweden at all. Next time I visit the UK I will buy the package of small bottles that they have.

Great review! I wish I could find the 15. Do they sell it around you?

Sounds great for the money, Cheers!

Cool! I like nacho-filtered whisky ;P

Hello! What barrel is used on Clancadam 10?

60 Dollars .... whuuut. this bottle (0,7L) costs here in Germany 30€ (thats about 37 Dollars) in the XMas time it was 27€ (around 33 Dollars)

Boom!

I think you guys need a calculator!

Kind of expensive.

You guys are so lame, give things time, and you will evolve with the whiskey.