A well-balanced, gentle single malt from Speyside. Cardhu 12 is a very well put together malt.
Good body, decent sweetness, richness. Streaks of smoke, apple peels, bruised pears.
Smooth, rounded, gentle sweetness, soft peat. A little smoke whispers sweet nothings.
Long, dry smoke, malty touch of peat.
I'm a big Speyside fan...though I like my bourbons, and can appreciate my Laphroaig on a raw winter's night as well. Got the wife to buy a bot of Cardhu and one of Strathisla from the duty free on the way back form a business trip.Opened the Cardhu after dinner yesterday. First up, the bottle design itself is worth buying for. The design reminds me of opulent cellars and big, vaulted dining halls with a roaring fire and suckling pig on the table. Grand. The nose is pure honey, with just a wee hint of fruits and flowers. The palate is distinguished, opulently rich, gorgeously smooth and thick, no afterburn, just honey, apples, a whiff of toffee and maple syrup. Brilliantly rich, but stops just short of overdoing it. Refined with a capital R. Its like the lady of the mansions that belongs to a distinguished, old-moneyed family. Effortlessly opulent without being a gauche show-off. The finish is wonderful - long but not too long, just a trace of oak and spices balancing out the sweetness. I can understand why many will question "character" - it doesn't have the big notes you'll get in an Islay, or it doesn't burst with fruits like a Glenmorangie. But if you appreciate balance, sophistication, and refinement, this malt is second to none. It's designer all right, think Dior meets Elizabeth Arden. Top, top single malt, and I can't see it lasting long in my cabinet!
We have been drinking malts over the last couple of years. This is one of the best I've had. Comparable to any glen and better than most. The 12 yr is not heavy on my wallet as well. Overall a great drink to catch up with friends.
Para mi uno de los 2 mejores del mundo si no es el mejor
Great Experiance! Smooth and no hangover.
Excellent! My first impression and that will not change! Rich, smooth and a soft finish.
