Founded in 1825, the Highland distillery Glencadam remained for a long time in the shadows. Its whisky was used in several blended whiskies, including Ballantine's. It was only at the start of the 21st century that the new owner, Angus Dundee, decided to bottle its single malt, much to the delight of enthusiasts.

A 29 year old Glencadam single cask (#7821) distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2001 for the Silent Stills range designed to showcase whiskies from various closed distilleries (which Glencadam was at the time). Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington, who previously worked at Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, where he would select casks specially for the hotel. In 2002, he bought the Edradour distillery in Pitlochry, in the Highlands of Scotland and moved Signatory Vintage to the site, including the warehouses opposite the distillery. A limited edition of 298 bottles.