smoky
slightly sweet
honey
green apple
ripe fruit
vanilla
malty
oak
grassy
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:
$59.99
$59.99
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.”
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StyleSingle Malt Whisky
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RegionSpeyside
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CountryScotland
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Alcohol40%
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DistilleryCardhu
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BottlerCardhu
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Age12 Year Old
Cardhu
12 Year Old
(0.75l, 40%)
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Cardhu 12 Year Old
Kullervo,
Nice and smooth. I usually go for Islay stuff, but this is more affordable, really good run for the money.
anonymous,
My old man favourite (can't judge it freely)
Gary,
Sweet Speyside
John,
Pretty typical for its type. Not bad at all.
Will,
Nice and smooth
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