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Cardhu 11 Year Old from Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases is an elegant but powerful Speyside expression, bottled at cask strength (56% ABV). Unlike the usual gentle Cardhu style, this release brings in fresh oak influence through a mix of refill, virgin, and ex-bourbon American oak casks.
Expect a lively, fruit-forward character — green apple, pear, pineapple and lemon peel — balanced by a creamy-smooth texture and spicy warmth. It's a refined whisky, yet with enough fire to leave an impression.
Taste
Nose: Fresh orchard fruit like crisp green apple and pear, juicy grape and pineapple, along with a twist of lemon peel and a soft mossy base.
Palate: Creamy and smooth in feel, opening sweet then juicy with fondant-like richness. There’s buttery warmth and a toasty spiciness reminiscent of hot-cross buns, followed by a peppery bite.
Finish: A long, warming finish with lingering white pepper and gentle spice.
Drinking
Best enjoyed neat to experience its full cask strength impact. A few drops of water bring out fruit and soften the spice, while retaining its depth. Suitable for contemplative sipping, especially for those who appreciate a more assertive Cardhu.
About
Cardhu, known as the “Queen of Speyside,” is a distillery with a generous, honeyed spirit and a legacy deeply rooted in Scottish whisky history.
This 11 Year Old Special Release was matured in a mix of refill, new, and ex-bourbon American oak hogsheads, giving it a rare combination of fresh wood character and sweet, fruity warmth. Bottled at natural cask strength (56% ABV) with no added colour or chill filtration, it’s a limited-edition dram with true collector appeal.
Why Buy It: This release is for whisky lovers who want something both elegant and powerful — a Cardhu with more backbone, complexity, and aging experimentation. Perfect for collectors, special gifts, or those who enjoy a fruit-forward yet spicy high-strength Speyside dram.
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