Cardhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old
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Quietly assured and extra-mature, this is a whisky that opens slowly with real finesse to reveal an exquisite structure appealing to the connoisseur: rich in body, yet still full of delicate Cardhu character.
It’s pleasantly sweet with rich fruit and chocolate tastes and complex aromas of pears, plums, currant and a hint of pineapple. The flavours of this single malt are best experienced by adding a single teaspoon of water, which acts to release them.
This 18 year-old was awarded Best Speyside Single Malt 2016 at the World Whisky Awards. The exquisite structure of this malt makes it the ideal gift for the connoisseur.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Sunlit golden amber with coppery edges, a warm, luminous glow.
Nose
An elegant, gently unfolding bouquet of pears, plums and currants, with a delicate pineapple lift and a whisper of chocolate, all wrapped in Cardhu’s refined, mature aroma.
Palate
Quietly assured and full-bodied, this unfolds with refined sweetness and chocolate undertones. Pears and plums mingle with currants and a hint of pineapple, delivering lush fruit across the palate. A touch of water unlocks the layers, revealing a lingering, elegant finish that embodies Cardhu’s delicate character.
Finish
Long, elegant finish that unfolds with quiet grace. Rich fruit and cocoa persist, with pear, plum and currant lingering and a hint of pineapple. Subtle oak and gentle spice carry through the final fade, leaving a warm, refined impression on the palate.