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Cardhu 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml Bottle

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Cardhu
18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
Cardhu comes from one of the oldest of the Speyside distilleries, which have nestled in foothills near the River Spey for 200 years and the Cardhu range is an excellent representation of these Speyside whiskies. Known for its smooth, sweet-natured single malt whisky, the history of Cardhu's rise to fame is to a large part told in the story of two determined women who were members of the founding family. A well-aged Cardhu, this 18 year old Speyside single malt retains its characteristic gentle nature allied with greater complexity and richness.
Beverage type:
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Alcohol Level:
40%
Bottle size:
700ml bottle Single
Tastes like:
Pear
Plum
Pineapple
Chocolate
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About the brand
The distillery was established in 1824 by John Cumming, who had previously been a whisky smuggler. The distillery was sited high up on Mannoch Hill, above the River Spey due to the peat softening the water. The distillery started as farm distillery working on a seasonal basis after the harvest had been gathered. The distillery was mainly run by Helen Cumming who used to sell bottles of whisky to passers-by through the window of their farmhouse. Due to the hill the farm distillery was on, Helen could see the police coming and would throw flour on herself and say that she was baking bread to disguise the smell. She would then offer them tea and fly a flag outside so that the other nearby distilleries could see and take prompt action. In 1885 the distillery was rebuilt on a new piece of land but continued to stay in the hands of the Cummings, being run by Elizabeth Cumming, the daughter-in-law of John and Helen Cumming. The stills from the old distillery building were sold to William Grant who set up Glenfiddich distillery. The new building and stills meant that Cardhu could produce triple the amount of whisky it had previously produced. These higher production levels led to Johnnie Walker and Sons buying much of Cardhu's output to put into their increasingly popular blend. In 1893 Elizabeth Cumming sold the distillery to Johnnie Walker and Sons on the condition that the Cumming family could continue the day-to-day running of the distillery. Cardhu distillery kept working under these conditions until the onset of the Second World War when wartime restrictions meant that it was harder to use barley for distilling purposes. In 1960 the distillery's still-house, mash-house and tun-room were rebuilt, and in 1970 steam coils were introduced to heat the stills and the number of stills was increased to six. Spring water from Mannoch Hill started to be mixed with water from the local Lynne burn to supply the increased production of the distillery. The Malt Whisky Trail Map Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail is a tourism initiative featuring seven working Speyside distilleries including Cardhu, a historic distillery (Dallas Dhu, now a museum) and the Speyside Cooperage. According to a BBC article, "Cardhu is a Scotch that may taste familiar because it is used in Johnnie Walker’s blended whiskies".
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Ratings & Reviews (10)
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Samuel Charles
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A flavorful whisky with flower and nectar notes. The sense of taste has included notes of peppercorn and hazelnut while the completion is smooth and medium long. There isn't really any profundity or multifaceted nature here and from various perspectives it just avoids any and all risks however it's as yet tasty.
Posted on Jul 24th, 2020
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Victoriano Jenkins
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This was sent as a visually impaired tasting challenge by my engine city mate @Generously_Paul. He sent 5 examples. I speculated 3 right and named one decisively as Yamazaki Distiller ( the sandalwood fragrance parted with it). Im not an enormous devotee of Cardhu yet perhaps thats just me considering the whole district of Spain cherishes this as their preferred single malt. I overlook the notes at this point...was great yet not sufficient to purchase a jug. Adequate to have at a lodging bar. Much appreciated Paul !
Posted on Jul 7th, 2020
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Pear, plums and cherries with hints of pineapple
Taste
A smooth and sweet palate with a fruit core complemented by rich chocolate notes
Finish
Exciting and complex, culminating in a long, smooth finish rich in cocoa
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