Cardhu 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Cardhu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- A 12-year-old Cardhu from the 1970s, bottled at 43% ABV for the Italian market. This vintage illustrates the brand's continental European dominance, with deeper colour and richer character than modern releases. Expect honeyed Speyside warmth with spice development from a dozen years in wood. An accessible entry point to older Cardhu for international whisky collectors.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Cardhu 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Cardhu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 12-year-old Cardhu from the 1970s, bottled at 43% ABV for the Italian market. This vintage illustrates the brand's continental European dominance, with deeper colour and richer character than modern releases. Expect honeyed Speyside warmth with spice development from a dozen years in wood. An accessible entry point to older Cardhu for international whisky collectors.
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