Cardhu 12 Year Old
Delicate, Juicy, Oak, Vanilla2022-11-06
The Cardhu 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky belongs to the Classic Malts of Scotland and is supposed to represent the character of the Speyside region of Scotland.
Smell
On the nose, the whisky brings the classic notes of a Speysider: Vanilla, caramel, apple and honey are dominant, while some nutty flavours lie in the background.
Taste
We taste very old, very old oatmeal biscuits, which make us think of the Kinder Country commercial from the 90s. Woody, bitter notes resonate. Slowly and viscously, a little caramel can be perceived and, with a little imagination, hazelnuts can also be found. We don't find the fruitiness from the nose.
Finish
Slightly bitter, slightly woody and with something strange on the palate, the single malt finishes with some warming spiciness.
Conclusion
Somehow boring. Obviously, the nose is classic Speyside, but the taste and the finish are more like a soup of aromas that has been put through a blender. For the price, we find better and one could almost say that instead of the Cardhu 12, one could also reach for the Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old.