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Cardhu 21 Year Old, Distilled 1991 (Special Release 2013) Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

alc./vol:
54.2%

Proof:
108.4°

Vintage:
1991

Aged:
21 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

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Aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks filled in 1991, this 21 year old Cardhu was released as part of Diageo’s 2013 Special Releases (fewer than 6,000 individually numbered bottles worldwide). It is the second limited edition cask-strength release, following a 22 year old 1982 released in 2005.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 29/10/2013

Appearance

Clear, mid golden amber.

Aroma

Boiled sweets, vanilla, sandalwood and bubble-gum with waxy red apple skin and biscuity malt. Water amplifies sweet orchard fruit.

Taste

Sweet with balancing acidity – pear drops, nuts, cacao and orchard fruit. Water amplifies fruitiness and sweet notes – perhaps too much.

Aftertaste

Black cherry, orange zest oils and lingering dry cedarwood.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Cardhu 21 Year Old, Distilled 1991

Scotch Whisky Regions

Single Malt Scotch whiskies are grouped by region, each embracing certain characteristics. These are: Highlands (inc. & Speyside), Lowlands, Islands, Islay

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Produced by Cardhu Distillery

Prounounced ‘Kaar-Doo’, this distillery sits on a hillside near the river Spey. It was rebuilt in 1872 by Elizabeth Cumming, whose family were heavily involved in the...

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