Cardhu 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Cardhu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £235
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- This rare 1980s distillery bottling of Cardhu at five years old captures an earlier expression of the Speyside distillery's house style, available in limited quantities today. Without access to the original tasting notes, the character reflects the gentle, approachable profile the distillery was known for during that era. A piece of Cardhu's bottling history.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Cardhu 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Cardhu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This rare 1980s distillery bottling of Cardhu at five years old captures an earlier expression of the Speyside distillery's house style, available in limited quantities today. Without access to the original tasting notes, the character reflects the gentle, approachable profile the distillery was known for during that era. A piece of Cardhu's bottling history.
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