Cardhu 16 Year Old Special Releases 2022
An extra-tropical edition of Cardhu, released as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2022. Matured in refill and recharred casks before a finish in Jamaican pot-still-rum casks, it adds layers of tropical fruit to Cardhu’s honey-forward character to create a zingy but rich whisky.
Description
This cask-strength release from the Cardhu distillery comes as part of the 2022 ‘Special Releases’ series from Diageo. It’s been aged for sixteen years and finished in pot-still rum casks from Jamaica.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear gold.
Body: Light to medium.
Nose: Beguiling first impressions begin with the fresh, sweet fruitiness of lemon zest and white grape enriched by exotic notes of pink grapefruit and ripe mango, all on a faintly mossy base, a note that evolves into freshly ironed linen. A notably spicy and woody note soars high above. A drop of water dries these aromas and introduces a pinch of white pepper.
Palate: A creamy-smooth and full texture, the taste erupting with sweet flavour. Tingling on the tongue, the fruity and malty sweetness behind this suggesting home- made rum toffee and more exotic hints of spiced pineapple and green banana, made more appetising still by spicy and drying, bracingly crisp, clean oak. A dash of water creates a delightful and even smoother texture, still strong in peppery spice.
Finish: Quite short, sweet and peppery. With water, the oaky spiciness is even more forward.
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