Glencadam Distillery has announced the launch of a new expression alongside a packaging refresh, designed to reflect the brand’s premium global positioning.

Glencadam 17 Year Old Réserve de Calvados Cask Finish (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks, before being married and finished in Calvados barrels sourced from Normandy.

This latest release from the Highland-based distillery is said to deliver aromas of baked apples, heather honey, sugared almonds, vanilla sponge cake, cocoa powder and chamomile on the nose. Followed on the palate by notes of apple strudel, spiced fruits, butterscotch, stem ginger, dark chocolate, candied orange and clove.

The new packaging, which brings a contemporary edge to the brand, debuts this month across four expressions: Glencadam 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, Reserva PX and the new 17 Year Old Réserve de Calvados Cask Finish. The remainder of Glencadam’s range will transition to the new look in the coming weeks.

Inspired by Glencadam’s heritage, the packaging balances traditional storytelling with modern clarity. Each tube highlights cask maturation and tasting notes to aid selection at the point of purchase, while hand-drawn illustrations reference how the distillery would have appeared in 1825.

The illustrations were created by Edinburgh-based artist Andrew Davidson, renowned for his work on the Harry Potter book series, adding his acclaimed artistic vision to Glencadam’s rich storytelling. The clean aesthetic also reinforces the historic East Highland distillery’s commitment to natural colour and non-chill filtration, ensuring the range stands out on shelves worldwide.

Commenting on the launch, Iain Forteath, Glencadam’s Master Blender, said: “This new packaging represents evolution, not reinvention. Our time-honoured production methods, elegant house style and commitment to traditional craftsmanship remain unchanged. What has changed is how we tell our story, with a confident new look that celebrates both our heritage and the quality of the exceptional whisky we make.”

He continued: “I am really excited to unveil this special bottling of Glencadam whisky. This is the first time we have released a whisky matured in Calvados casks, and the flavours and complexities imparted by these special barriques are both unique and delicious. The elegant orchard fruit and sweet spice notes from the Calvados are a wonderful complement to Glencadam’s signature fruitiness, and I feel this expression truly showcases the merits of both of these time-honoured spirits.”

Limited to 6,360 individually numbered bottles, Glencadam 17 Year Old Réserve de Calvados Cask Finish will be available later this month from selected specialist retailers, for a RRP of £140.00.