Award‑winning Sherry Cask Expression Leads Glencadam’s Latest Premium Packaging Rollout – Scotch Whisky News


Award‑winning Sherry Cask expression leads Glencadam’s latest premium packaging rollout
Glencadam Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, has revealed the next release of its premium packaging rollout, with three expressions transitioning to the brand’s refreshed identity.
The move follows Glencadam’s landmark bicentenary celebrations and the opening of its visitor centre in Brechin.
The new packaging now extends to the award-winning Glencadam Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny, Tawny Port Cask Finish and Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco, White Port Cask Finish, bringing these celebrated expressions in line with the contemporary, elevated look introduced across the core range earlier this year. The update reinforces Glencadam’s premium positioning while preserving the award‑winning single malt within, crafted using the same traditional methods the distillery has upheld since 1825.
The refresh also marks the return of two fan favourites, with the Tawny Port Cask Finish and White Port Cask Finish rejoining the range. Their reappearance reflects ongoing demand for Glencadam’s cask finish expressions and strengthens the distillery’s offering across global markets. All three expressions carry an RRP of £46.50.
The refreshed packaging balances heritage with modern clarity. Each tube highlights cask maturation and tasting notes to aid selection, alongside hand-drawn illustrations by Edinburgh-based artist Andrew Davidson, known for his work on the Harry Potter series, depicting the distillery as it would have appeared in 1825.
A clean, contemporary aesthetic reinforces Glencadam’s commitment to natural colour and non-chill filtration, while the waterwheel motif – an enduring symbol of the distillery since 1825 – features prominently across the design, including an embossed detail around the base of each bottle.
Glencadam’s Master Blender, Iain Forteath, said “The acclaim for our award‑winning Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish highlights just how much whisky lovers appreciate our cask finish releases.
“That’s why the return of our Tawny Port and White Port expressions is something we know people have been waiting for, and reflects both their popularity and our continued focus on delivering characterful, cask‑led whiskies that showcase the versatility of Glencadam’s spirit. It’s great to see them reintroduced in refreshed packaging that better reflects their quality and character.”
The newly packaged expressions include:
- Glencadam Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish – a vibrant, award winning, Andalusian‑inspired single malt marrying ex‑bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.
- Glencadam Reserva de Porto Tawny, Tawny Port Cask Finish – returning to the range with its signature notes of red berries, toasted nuts and soft spice.
- Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco, White Port Cask Finish – also returning, offering bright orchard fruit, citrus sweetness and delicate floral character.

With the continued rollout of its premium new look, Glencadam strengthens its cohesive brand identity across global markets, celebrating more than two centuries of craftsmanship while looking confidently to the future
To find out more, visit: www.GlencadamWhisky.com
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 over 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 and re-opened 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, 18-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old expressions, as well as a series of special cask finishes.
Visit www.glencadamwhisky.com to find out more.
Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre
Glencadam’s state-of-the-art visitor centre opened its doors in November, inviting visitors to explore two centuries of craftsmanship with an intimate look behind the scenes of this storied distillery.
Guests can enjoy guided tours, tutored tastings and an interactive exhibition, tracing Glencadam’s journey from its 1825 origins to its place among Scotland’s most celebrated single malts today. The new brand home also features a whisky lounge, café, retail shop and function suite, blending tradition with modern hospitality to attract more visitors to Brechin and the surrounding area.
To find out more and book a tour, visit HERE
Glencadam Reserva Andalucía
RRP: £46.50
70cl, 46% ABV, Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
NOSE: Initial aromas of ripe soft fruits, nougat and oaky vanilla with a background of freshly made fudge.
PALATE: Smooth and creamy with sultanas, orchard fruits and toffee apple sweetness.
FINISH: Long-lasting and silky smooth with honey, muscovado sugar and green tea lingering on the tongue.
Glencadam Tawny Port Cask Finish
RRP: £46.50
70cl, 46% ABV, Natural Colour, Unchill filtered
NOSE: Rich dark fruits and candied cloves with hints of blackcurrant liquorice and baking spices.
PALATE: Layers of brambles, blackcurrant jam, treacle toffee 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.
Glencadam White Port Cask Finish
RRP: £46.50
70cl, 46% ABV, Natural Colour, Unchill 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.














