Description
The first distillery purchased by John Walker & Sons in 1893, Cardhu had been operating from 1824 - though illicit whisky production had happened onsite since a decade earlier - before it became the home of Johnnie Walker at the end of the century. In 2003 there were protests at the changing of Cardhu from a single malt to a 'pure malt' with contributions from other distilleries and even the name ... Cardhu Gold Reserve is a smooth, beautifully structured, and well-paced Speyside malt with a rich texture and a harmonious blend of sweet fruits, dark chocolate, toffee, and spices. It's an excellent aperitif! It is a no-age-statement expression with a richer and more complex profile, featuring notes of toffee, vanilla, and orchard fruits.
