Cardhu 1997 Managers' Choice

Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt

The Cardhu 12 year old is another good reminder for me that there's good things outside Islay. It is also a good example delicate sherry taste, that doesn't strike me down right at the faceoff. Cardhu 12 is absolutely nice and smooth but with a surprisingly stunning alcohol feel in it. Like Blessed Fruit the movie, Cardhu gives you a good mix of...

Score 85/100

Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt

Whisky lovers like you and me sometimes forget about what I would call ‘the basics’. We are so spoiled with the liquid nectar that we no longer stand still to try the stuff we all started with – well, at least I am guilty of this. Returning to the basics is actually a good idea, so let me set an example. Today I will try the Cardhu 12, the heart...

Score 80/100

Cardhu 8 Year Old bottled 1970s

The Cardow Distillery is called the spiritual home of Johnnie Walker. That says a lot, I suppose. She can be found in the heart of Speyside and sold only to passersby in the early days. That is quite different today, of course. Since 1981 she is called Cardhu (meaning ‘black rock’) and about three quarters of her production is meant for the...

Score 79/100

Cardhu Amber Rock

Amber Rock is a fairly new expression of Cardhu (the spiritual home of Johnny Walker). Historically, only the 12 Year Old (which I am not a fan of) was available in Ontario. I visited the distillery a few years ago (which is quite charming and surrounded by a quaint village and gorgeous Speyside farmland) where I was able to also taste one of...

Score 73/100