Cardhu 11 Year (2020 Special Release)
Single Malt
Cardhu // Speyside, Scotland
Cardhu 11 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature.
" Cardhu 11 Year is matured in refill, new, and ex-bourbon American oak barrels. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 56% ABV. Availability is limited in quantities in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020.
Cardhu 11 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature." Cardhu 11 Year is matured in refill, new, and ex-bourbon American oak barrels. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 56% ABV. Availability is limited in quantities in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020.
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age11 Year
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abv56.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typerefill, new, and ex-bourbon American oak
Tasting Notes
"Vibrant and with plenty fresh fruits, mainly of the citrus family, as well as a touch of floral sweetness. There's a good amount of crème brûlée and vanilla too. The mouthfeel is buttery, but the new oak certainly has left its mark on the palate. Roasted peanuts and almonds, but it's also rather peppery, while there are touches of oat cookies. The nose provided such a good start—truly excellent—but the virgin casks have been rather (too) influential in terms of taste."