Glencadam Distillery announces new range of specially curated cask finishes

Historic East Highland distillery Glencadam has released a series of innovative non-age statement cask finishes to its portfolio.

The range features five unique finishes which put a spin on the core Glencadam characteristics.

Created in small batches by Master Distiller Robert Fleming, the single malt carefully selected for this collection has been matured in exceptional American oak ex-bourbon casks from the historic Glencadam dunnage warehouses - true to the signature distillery style. Each expression has then been finished in experimental casks, creating five distinctive taste profiles:

• Glencadam Reserva PX – Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish

• Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco – White Port Cask Finish

• Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny – Tawny Port Cask Finish

• Glencadam Reservé de Bordeaux – Merlot Wine Cask Finish

• Glencadam Reservé de Burgundy – Pinot Noir Wine Cask Finish

The Cask Finishes collection follows the success of Glencadam’s Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, which was recently awarded a string of impressive accolades, winning a Gold Outstanding award at IWSC by scoring an impressive 98/100 in both 2022 and 2023, as well as picking up a Gold medal at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge, also for the second consecutive year.

Established in 1825 in the ancient city and Royal Burgh of Brechin, Glencadam is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. A distillery steeped in history, heritage and tradition, its single malt Scotch whisky is handcrafted in a process that’s remained unchanged for almost 200 years.

The first of the creative cask finishes to launch for UK consumers are the Glencadam Reserva PX, Glencadam Reservé de Burgundy and Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco, with Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco only available to UK consumers via the distillery’s online shop. All three are now available to purchase from Glencadam’s e-commerce site for £47 per 70cl bottle: shop.angusdundee.co.uk. Select finishes will also be available from independent and specialist retailers across the UK.

The Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny and Glencadam Reservé de Bordeaux expressions are currently only available in select European markets but are set to launch in the UK this autumn.

Visit www.GlencadamWhisky.com to find out more.

Reserva PX

Glencadam Reserva PX

Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish (RRP £47)

The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts from Andalucía, Spain.

Glencadam Reserva PX has been bottled at 46% alc/vol, at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

Nose

Rich aromas of Christmas pudding, dried figs and dark chocolate bound with cedar and clove spices.

Palate

Sweet layers of maple syrup, treacle toffees and prunes mingled with maraschino cherries, brandy butter and Black Forest Gateaux.

Finish

Warming impressions of cinder toffee, fruit cake and crystallised ginger tailing off into a cherry jam and espresso coffee linger.

Reserva De Porto Branco

Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco

White Port Cask Finish (RRP £47)

The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected White Port barriques sourced from Portugal.

Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco has been bottled at 46% alc/vol, at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

Nose

Tangy strawberries and stone fruits bound with Chantilly cream, buttery malt and citrus oils.

Palate

Sweet layers of summer berries and baked apple mingled with golden raisins, raspberry jam and brandy snap biscuits.

Finish

White pepper and custard tarts fading into a cinder toffee and sandalwood linger.

Reserva de Porto Tawny

Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny

Tawny Port Cask Finish (RRP £47)

The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected Tawny Port barriques sourced from Portugal.

Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny has been bottled at 46% alc/vol, at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

Nose

Rich dark fruits and candied cloves with hints of blackcurrant liquorice and baking spices.

Palate

Layers of brambles, blackcurrant jam, treacle toffees and Morello cherries leading into plum crumble and cedarwood spices.

Finish

Warming notes of walnut, golden syrup and Victoria sponge cake fading into toasty wood spices.

Reservé de Bordeaux

Glencadam Reservé de Bordeaux

Merlot Wine Cask Finish (RRP £47)

The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected Merlot wine barrels from Bordeaux, France.

Glencadam Reservé de Bordeaux has been bottled at 46% alc/vol, at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

Nose

Sweet aromas of wild strawberries and fruit candies mingled with cedar, bramble jam and ginger biscuits.

Palate

Tangy layers of stewed fruits and rhubarb crumble mingled with cacao, roast chestnut and oak spice.

Finish

Impressions of dark chocolate cherry liqueurs and espresso coffee with a gentle cake spice linger.

Reservé de Burgundy

Glencadam Reservé de Burgundy

Pinot Noir Wine Cask Finish (RRP £47)

The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected Pinot Noir wine barrels from Burgundy, France.

Glencadam Reservé de Burgundy has been bottled at 46% alc/vol, at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

Nose

Rich aromas of dark fruits, Morello cherry jam, stewed plums and chocolate mousse.

Palate

Sweet and oily with layers of cooked blackcurrants, Brazil nuts, brambles and banana bread with hints of espresso, clove and star anise.

Finish

Mocha coffee and Black Forest gateaux fading into warming ginger, nutmeg and cedar spices.

Glencadam Distillery

Established in 1825, Glencadam Distillery is steeped in history, heritage and tradition, handcrafting single malt Scotch whisky in a process that’s remained unchanged for almost 200 years. In 2021, Glencadam Distillery re-installed a working internal waterwheel, modelled on the original which was used to power the distillery back in in 1825.

One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glencadam was mothballed for several years before it was purchased by Angus Dundee Distillers in 2003.

Today, Glencadam’s multi-award-winning range includes American Oak Reserve, Reserva Andalucía, the 10-Year-Old, 13-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old expressions, as well as a series of special cask finishes.

Provided by Glencadam