Cardhu Special Cask Reserve 12.13 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a sunset-bronze glow.

Nose

Velvety and inviting, the nose opens on honeyed orchard fruit—apple and pear—carried by vanilla and almond. Sherry cask influence adds dried fig, orange zest, toffee, and a whisper of spice, with a creamy malt backdrop and a trace of cocoa. Pure Cardhu elegance in a refined, lingering aroma.

Palate

Silky and honeyed on the palate, Cardhu presents orchard fruit and ripe pear tempered by vanilla cream. Subtle sherry adds a gentle nuttiness, while soft oak and spice provide quiet structure. A smooth, well-balanced sip with lingering sweetness and a refined, medium-length finish.

Finish

Long, warming finish with pronounced sherry sweetness: dried fig and apricot unfold, while orange zest, vanilla, and gentle oak spice linger on the palate, fading into a velvety cocoa-tinged tail.