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Cardhu 18 Years Old
Cardhu 18 Years Old
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Cardhu 18 Years Old
 40%    |    70cl

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.
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.

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"I wouldn’t say this is a surprise but it’s certainly my favourite recent official Cardhu."

Serge Valentin 2011, whiskyfun.com

The perfect
SERVE

Release the delicate pears, plums, cherries, gooseberries and wild rose flavours in the 18 Year Old Cardhu with just a drop of water.

Pairing
WHISKY &...

The delicate sharpness of these highland strawberry chocolate truffles pairs perfectly with Cardhu’s soft, intensely fruity quality.

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BARTENDER'S CHOICE

The Hot Toddy has a long history of warming cockles. And the generous nature of Cardhu is the ideal choice, offering sweet apple and heather notes along with a warming, dryish finish.

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11 + 20 /40 78

Cardhu 18 Years Old On The Flavour Map
Taste the character and craft in every drop.

Smoky Rich Delicate Light

Region

And extremely fruity Speyside.

Appearance

Burnished copper.

Nose

Not forward, yet attractively ‘natural’ and in time rich, balanced and very complex.

Body

Rich and smooth-textured.

Palate

Smooth and sweet taste, unctuous, yet with light and lively acidity.

Finish

Exciting and complex, the conclusion is long, smooth, gently drying and rich in cocoa.

Information:

Distillery: CardhuTM

Age: 18 years old

Strength: 40% ABV

Place of Origin: Cardow

Region: Speyside

Taste:

in brief… A quietly assured extra-mature whisky that opens slowly with real finesse to reveal an exquisite structure: rich in body, yet still full of delicate Cardhu character.

in a sentence… The freshness of the nose, with its cleansing fruit, is a foil to the rich treat in store as the palate delivers all the comforting, melting richness of a fruity liqueur chocolate truffle and a complex, rich, sweet, spicy finish to match.

Nose:

Not forward, yet attractively ‘natural’ and in time rich, balanced and very complex. Macerated fruits; pears, plums, cherries. Hints of pineapple develop a light, green, gooseberry-like edge. Delicate scents of wild rose, menthol and polished leather rise above a soft base of Christmas cake or buttery pastry. Water opens it all up elegantly, without altering the main themes.

Palate:

A smooth and sweet taste, unctuous, yet with light and lively acidity. The soft, delicate, fruity core is cradled by rich, chocolate-edged flavours, the texture, chocolate and fruit combining to evoke a cherry liqueur chocolate truffle. Warming overall, it’s softer with water, when the balance of tastes remains the same, though lighter.

AWARDS
Don't just take our word for it...

International Wine and Spirit Competition

International Wine and Spirit Competition
Silver (Outstanding)

2014

Expert Reviews
Insights from some of the best in the business

"Cardhu—for me, at least—means intensity, and this delivers precisely that, with masses of citrus (bergamot and grapefruit) and just a hint of dark chocolate behind. With water, there’s red apple and Victoria plum, while the mouth is precise, with any richness cut with fresh acidity. Zesty and fresh on the finish."

Dave Broom, 2013, Whisky Advocate Fall 2013, p.118

"Cardhu—for me, at least—means intensity, and this delivers precisely that, with masses of citrus (bergamot and grapefruit) and just a hint of dark chocolate behind. With water, there’s red apple and Victoria plum, while the mouth is precise, with any richness cut with fresh acidity. Zesty and fresh on the finish."

Dave Broom, 2013, Whisky Advocate Fall 2013, p.118

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