Cardhu – 12 Year Old (40%)

Cardhu 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt from the Classic Malts series. The distillery dates from 1811, and its story is tied to Helen and Elizabeth Cumming. The spirit is made from malted barley and matured for twelve years in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. It is bottled at 40% and is not peated. The style leans towards a mild, silky texture and a floral structure rather than smoke. It is usually described as having honey notes, a silky texture and a floral character, with honey and fruit flavours coming through.