Great comparison. I’ve enjoyed the 10 because it’s so subtle and fresh. I’ve always wondered about the 15 and this makes me more curious to give it a go.
Nice one, Wade! I finally got my hands on the Glencadam 10 last weekend. Very fresh, and I agree with your tasting notes. I find it to be pretty spirit forward, but not in a bad way. They know what they're doing at Glencadam. Pretty great value too. I'll have to hunt down the 15 now. Love the comparison format too. Keep them coming. Cheers from the Northeast US!
I really enjoyed the comparison. Totally agree with your assessment. I’m almost through my 15 then I’ll be popping the 21. Glencadam makes great whisky. Even considering splurging on the 25. Cheers!
Thanks Chris, I must admit I am having a lot of fun doing the comparison vids. Definitely helps me better understand the different expressions of a distillery when putting them up against each other!
Both sensational drams. I only recently did the same comparison recently purely because I was enjoying the 10 so much & wondered how the 15 would compare. A side by side for me revealed why the 15 is another +/-$50-. Is it worth it ? I dont know, but very glad to have them both in my bar.
My Glencadam 10 arrived yesterday... Didn't fall in love with it yet, but I've learned to never judge a dram by your first glass. Far from bad but maybe Iwas expecting a bit too much. Some people said it's better than the Arran 10... I thought that was very far from being the case. but again, I had 1 glass, and to be honest I wasn't even that much in the mood for a dram, I was just anxious to try it.
It’s hard to go into any whisky tasting for the first time without expectations. On top of that our mood when we taste, where we are and who we are with play a part in the experience too. Hopefully the bottle opens up for you well, I believe Glencadam whisky has a lot to offer ☺️🥃
@@McIntyresMalts tried it again yesterday, definitely an improvement. My gripe with it is the alcohol feel is too strong (yet still feels refreshing). I’m glad I got it. It’s a 1 liter bottle, my story with this whisky is far from done 😉. Cheers!
@@canal-do-guga-namura Yes I agree! On the 10 year old the alcohol feel is still very prominent, on the 15 this has mellowed and you are left with more fruitiness which is why I prefer the 15, but both lovely.
Fair call, both are fantastic. For me the 15 was just that little bit more rounded, but I can see why the 10 would be favoured too! Thanks for checking out the review James 🥃
The 15 is definitely a more mature and rounded version of the Glencadam 10 but I wouldn’t say that it’s similar to the Classic Laddie at all. The Classic Laddie has way more of a malt forward profile whilst the Glencadam 15 is pears and orchard fruits. If you like the Laddie, you probably will enjoy the Glencadam 15 but they are different flavour profiles.
My 10 is almost done (1liter)... and I have a recently opened Glencadam 15 (and a 13 on the way)... As much as I really enjoy the 10, I think there's no contest here... the 15 is the superior whisky, period. I don't see why anyone would put the 10 above the 15, makes no sense to me (their profile is too similar, so the extra maturation time just improves it). I would only go for the 10 if the 15 is way too expensive.
The 15yo is a really great whisky but I haven't had the opertunity to try the 10yo yet, it's not avilable in Sweden for some od reason. But I just got my third bottle of the 13 yo Re-awakening series and I really recommend that on. To me it's a better version than the 15yo, both smell and tastewise.....and the price tag is also better, atleast here in Sweden...$AUD106 for the 13yo and $AUD119 for the 15yo.
I have seen the 13 from time to time, but it's not as easily available as the 15. It must be good if you're onto your third bottle of it! I will keep my eye out for this one, thank you Mats 🥃
I love both, real traditional single malts. But I think I prefer the 10, is so fresh.
The 10 is more bright and youthful, both are really good!
Great comparison. I’ve enjoyed the 10 because it’s so subtle and fresh. I’ve always wondered about the 15 and this makes me more curious to give it a go.
Definitely recommend both!
Comparisons are a great thing to do because it provides reference points.
Agreed, let's you see both whiskies in a new light (and it's a lot of fun too!)
Thanks for the review. I appreciate you. I've not tried the 10, but the 15 is one of my favorite bourbon matured whiskies! Cheers friend
Appreciate The love Brad!
Nice one, Wade! I finally got my hands on the Glencadam 10 last weekend. Very fresh, and I agree with your tasting notes. I find it to be pretty spirit forward, but not in a bad way. They know what they're doing at Glencadam. Pretty great value too. I'll have to hunt down the 15 now. Love the comparison format too. Keep them coming. Cheers from the Northeast US!
Thanks Geoffrey, if you like the 10 you should like the 15. More comparisons coming soon! 🥃
I really enjoyed the comparison. Totally agree with your assessment. I’m almost through my 15 then I’ll be popping the 21. Glencadam makes great whisky. Even considering splurging on the 25. Cheers!
Thanks mate! Would definitely like to try some older Glencadam's too!
Nice job buddy... Just subbed keep them coming my friend...
Thanks Allan, appreciate it mate!
Hi Wade, you've put Glencadam on my list! Thanks for the review!
Thanks Dennis, glad you enjoyed the review 😁
Great comparison video. I love Glencadam and it’s really interesting to see how these two stack up.
Thanks Chris, I must admit I am having a lot of fun doing the comparison vids. Definitely helps me better understand the different expressions of a distillery when putting them up against each other!
Both sensational drams. I only recently did the same comparison recently purely because I was enjoying the 10 so much & wondered how the 15 would compare. A side by side for me revealed why the 15 is another +/-$50-. Is it worth it ? I dont know, but very glad to have them both in my bar.
Completely agree with your thoughts Hamo and the same reason why I wanted to do these two side by side.
Cheers 🥃
My Glencadam 10 arrived yesterday... Didn't fall in love with it yet, but I've learned to never judge a dram by your first glass. Far from bad but maybe Iwas expecting a bit too much. Some people said it's better than the Arran 10... I thought that was very far from being the case. but again, I had 1 glass, and to be honest I wasn't even that much in the mood for a dram, I was just anxious to try it.
It’s hard to go into any whisky tasting for the first time without expectations. On top of that our mood when we taste, where we are and who we are with play a part in the experience too.
Hopefully the bottle opens up for you well, I believe Glencadam whisky has a lot to offer ☺️🥃
@@McIntyresMalts tried it again yesterday, definitely an improvement. My gripe with it is the alcohol feel is too strong (yet still feels refreshing). I’m glad I got it. It’s a 1 liter bottle, my story with this whisky is far from done 😉. Cheers!
@@canal-do-guga-namura Yes I agree! On the 10 year old the alcohol feel is still very prominent, on the 15 this has mellowed and you are left with more fruitiness which is why I prefer the 15, but both lovely.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
1:50 Bonus points for the squeaky cork.
One of the most satisfying experiences!
I need to spend more time with the 15, but thus far, it has not exceeded my love of the 10.
Fair call, both are fantastic. For me the 15 was just that little bit more rounded, but I can see why the 10 would be favoured too!
Thanks for checking out the review James 🥃
Someone recommended the 10 when I said I was looking for a more mature rounded Classic Laddie. Is the 15 it?
The 15 is definitely a more mature and rounded version of the Glencadam 10 but I wouldn’t say that it’s similar to the Classic Laddie at all. The Classic Laddie has way more of a malt forward profile whilst the Glencadam 15 is pears and orchard fruits. If you like the Laddie, you probably will enjoy the Glencadam 15 but they are different flavour profiles.
@@McIntyresMalts yeh, I’m looking at the extra maltiness over the fruitiness which is more common.
good rundown!
Thank you for watching!
My 10 is almost done (1liter)... and I have a recently opened Glencadam 15 (and a 13 on the way)... As much as I really enjoy the 10, I think there's no contest here... the 15 is the superior whisky, period. I don't see why anyone would put the 10 above the 15, makes no sense to me (their profile is too similar, so the extra maturation time just improves it). I would only go for the 10 if the 15 is way too expensive.
Couldn’t agree more, it’s only a question of the cost difference between the two, otherwise I’m picking the 15 every time.
The 15yo is a really great whisky but I haven't had the opertunity to try the 10yo yet, it's not avilable in Sweden for some od reason. But I just got my third bottle of the 13 yo Re-awakening series and I really recommend that on. To me it's a better version than the 15yo, both smell and tastewise.....and the price tag is also better, atleast here in Sweden...$AUD106 for the 13yo and $AUD119 for the 15yo.
I have seen the 13 from time to time, but it's not as easily available as the 15. It must be good if you're onto your third bottle of it! I will keep my eye out for this one, thank you Mats 🥃
I think they're both exclusively ex bourbon barrels. Definitely no hints of virgin oak in both expressions. NGL, Glencadam slaps.
Yeah they would have to be with the natural colour like that and the lighter flavour profile. Definitely a mad underrated distillery!
@@McIntyresMalts completely agree 😎 I have the single cask 11YO cask strength ready to be opened 🥵