Cardhu is a Speyside distillery near Archiestown, Moray, Scotland, founded by the whisky smuggler John Cumming, and his wife Helen Cumming in 1824. The distillery is run by Diageo and the distillery’s Scotch whisky makes up an important part of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies. The word “Cardhu” derives from the Scots Gaelic Carn Dubh, meaning “Black Rock”.
Colour: Amber with red highlights. This is taken directly from the published colour note for the release.
Nose: Red fruits, strawberry and blueberry, followed by freshly baked bread, toffee and barley malt with a subtle hint of mint. This is taken directly from the published nose note for the release.
Palate: Delicate and elegant, with berries, brown sugar, dark chocolate, cinnamon and hints of spiced oak. This is taken directly from the published palate note for the release.
Finish: Medium in length, slightly dry, with red fruits, black pepper, cinnamon, a touch of chocolate and honey. This is taken directly from the published finish note for the release.
Colour: Rich gold. This is based on the visible appearance of the whisky in official product imagery, as no official published colour note was identified for the release.
Nose: Toffee and apple notes. This is based on the official published nose note for the release.
Palate: Fairly dry, with biscuity oak and a touch of cinnamon. This is based on the official published palate note for the release.
Finish: Smooth and warming, with sweet fruit, dark chocolate, toffee and spice lingering gently. This is based on the official published body description and the reviewed product summary for the release.
Colour: Rich gold. This is taken from published tasting descriptions and the visible appearance of the release in product imagery.
Nose: Soft honey aromas with fruit pastries, orange peel and hints of elderflower. This is taken directly from published tasting notes for the release.
Palate: Malt, honey, milk chocolate, caramel and gentle spice, with a smooth rounded body. This is taken directly from published tasting notes for the release.
Finish: Short to medium, with warming spice and a softly fruity fade. This is taken from published tasting notes and review summaries for the release.
