Description
Cardhu Gold Reserve
Cardhu Gold Reserve is a whisky that's as smooth and golden as its namesake. Cardhu Gold Reserve is a blend of Speyside and Highland single malt whiskies, each aged for at least 12 years. The result is a complex yet well-balanced whisky with notes of honey, vanilla, and citrus. Cardhu Gold Reserve is the perfect choice for those looking for a sophisticated yet approachable whisky.
Cardhu is the latest Diageo distillery to have a little core range shake up with the launch of a no age statement single malt (or two). Created using hand-picked toasted oak casks, Cardhu Gold Reserve offers something different to the classic 12 year old with a fruitier nose and a dry, warming palate.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Honeyed tinned stone fruits, toffees and a hint of strawberry with red apple and ginger coming through with a little water.
Palate
Fairly dry with biscuity oak and a little cinnamon as well as some development of those toffee and apple notes.
Finish
Gentle oak and (milk chocolate) caramel digestives.
Overall
Described as a "generous" whisky, it's a description that matches both the nose and its general easy-drinking nature.