Cardhu 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Cardhu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £650
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- An 8-year-old Cardhu from the 1970s bottled at 43% ABV by the distillery. This represents an earlier era of Cardhu before standardisation, offered in taller, more elegant glassware than modern bottlings. A lighter, more delicate Speyside expression with the distillery's characteristic honeyed profile. Suited to those seeking vintage examples of how Scottish distillery house styles have evolved.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Cardhu 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Cardhu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An 8-year-old Cardhu from the 1970s bottled at 43% ABV by the distillery. This represents an earlier era of Cardhu before standardisation, offered in taller, more elegant glassware than modern bottlings. A lighter, more delicate Speyside expression with the distillery's characteristic honeyed profile. Suited to those seeking vintage examples of how Scottish distillery house styles have evolved.
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