Cardhu 11 Year Old – Special Releases 2020 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Whiskey: Cardhu 11 Year Old – Special Releases 2020 Single Malt Scotch

A unique expression of Cardhu, made in small batches from refill casks and new and ex-bourbon fresh-charred American Oak hogsheads. Part of the Diageo Special Releases 2020 range, this expression is highly-limited.

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 112 (56% ABV)

Age: 11 Year

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Cardhu Distillery

Cardhu 11 year old 2008 (Special Release 2020). An obvious opener to the range, and not only because its first alphabetically, Its an interesting Cardhu, having not only been matured in refill and ex-bourbon American-oak casks, but also in new oak. While some Scottish producers have jumped on new oak for their whiskies, Diageo hasnt released any whiskies that trumpet its use.

Cardhu 11 Year Old – Special Releases 2020 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Notes of fresh orchard pear, green apple, grape and pineapple join a trace of lemon peel on the nose, with a gentle mossy base.

Palate: The texture is creamy-smooth, the taste sweet then juicy, with a buttery richness.

Finish: Of a good length, the finish is spicy, with lingering warmth.

Distillery Information

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.