Cardhu 2005 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old · 1982 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper highlights and a warm mahogany-gold glow.

Nose

Cardhu's opulent sherry aroma dominates, releasing prune, fig and raisin with orange zest and marmalade. Creamy honey, vanilla and toffee layer over toasted oak, while almond and subtle spice—cinnamon and clove—emerge, with hints of cocoa and leather sharpening with time. At natural cask strength, the bouquet is vibrant, warm and irresistibly enticing.

Palate

Powerful, cask-strength palate with dark fruit—raisin and fig—interwoven with velvety vanilla, toffee and orange zest. Sherry depth threads through waxy oak, while cinnamon and clove provide warming spice. Full-bodied and mouth-coating, it finishes long with mocha, dried fruit and a final cocoa note.

Finish

Luxuriously long, the finish opens with warming, sherry-kissed sweetness—raisin, fig and dark chocolate—alongside toasted almond and velvety oak. A poised spice and gentle pepper linger, leaving a refined, resinous glow that endures long after the last sip.