smoky
pear
green apple
spicy
peaty
slightly sweet
dry
ripe fruit
toasted
Cardhu
12 Year Old
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Medium amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Lightly sweet with pear, apple, and a bit of charred oak
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Well-rounded and rich with more autumn fruits and a hint of distant peat
Finish
Long and dry with toasted grain and warm smoke
Medium amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Lightly sweet with pear, apple, and a bit of charred oak
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Well-rounded and rich with more autumn fruits and a hint of distant peat
Finish
Long and dry with toasted grain and warm smoke
Price:
$55.99
$55.99
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Cardhu 12 YO single malt is a return to greatness … and it’s about time.
John Cumming was one of the rare Whisky smugglers that successfully transitioned to legal operation when the oppressive tax and production laws were eased. Thus, Cardhu was born in 1824. You may know Cardhu as one of the signature core malts of Johnny Walker, but it was a single malt long before the blenders got their hands on it. Happily it's been restored to its former delectable single malt glory where it is pleasing customers and winning awards once again.
Like many Highlanders, the core Cardhu offering is a 12 YO. It’s a fairly straight-forward example of a Speyside Whisky, but with a mild, peaty influence — but not for the usual reasons. Where some Whiskies taste of peat because it’s used as fuel to dry the malt, at Cardhu the water source is exposed to a large peat bog — delivering a “natural peat” flavour and an experience akin to second-hand smoke on the finish. In the spirit itself you will find a medium body, light sweetness, and a taste of baked pears.
Smartass Corner
The word Cardhu comes from the Gaelic "Carn Dubh" which means "black rock.”
John Cumming was one of the rare Whisky smugglers that successfully transitioned to legal operation when the oppressive tax and production laws were eased. Thus, Cardhu was born in 1824. You may know Cardhu as one of the signature core malts of Johnny Walker, but it was a single malt long before the blenders got their hands on it. Happily it's been restored to its former delectable single malt glory where it is pleasing customers and winning awards once again.
Like many Highlanders, the core Cardhu offering is a 12 YO. It’s a fairly straight-forward example of a Speyside Whisky, but with a mild, peaty influence — but not for the usual reasons. Where some Whiskies taste of peat because it’s used as fuel to dry the malt, at Cardhu the water source is exposed to a large peat bog — delivering a “natural peat” flavour and an experience akin to second-hand smoke on the finish. In the spirit itself you will find a medium body, light sweetness, and a taste of baked pears.
Smartass Corner
The word Cardhu comes from the Gaelic "Carn Dubh" which means "black rock.”
Cardhu 12 Year Old
(0.75l, 40%)
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Cardhu 12 Year Old
Michael,
Very smooth but not too light. Flavor is a bit sweet, but the complexity and smoothness is impressive at this price point. Great every day scotch.
Michael,
Good flavor and complexity yet very smooth. Excellent scotch at this price.
Greg,
Very nice dram. Consistently fine and very drinkable. Modest price belies this tasty malt and refreshing finish
Martin,
My all time favorite
CJ,
Super smooth and easy to drink. Fruity and sweet. Definitely a good daily drink.
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