Situated near the east coast of Scotland, Glencadam distillery was opened in 1825 by founder George Cooper, and since then little has changed. It’s been a quiet brand for most of its existence, but it is slowly emerging from the pack as a single malt whisky to keep an eye on. This 13-year-old expression is dubbed “The Re-Awakening”, celebrating the re-opening of the distillery in 2003, after a silent period of three years. It’s a floral and malty whisky, with ripe fruit and soft vanilla notes.