40% abv
Everybody knows the gaelic word “Cardhu”, which in English means “black stone”, probably one of the most famous distilleries in the world.
Cardhu comes from one of the oldest of the Speyside distilleries, which have nestled in foothills near the River Spey for 200 years and the Cardhu range is an excellent representation of these Speyside whiskies. Known for its smooth, sweet-natured single malt whisky, the history of Cardhu’s rise to fame is to a large part told in the story of two determined women who were members of the founding family.
The light character of the 12 Year Old Cardhu is an excellent starting point for anyone starting on their whisky journey. Enticing and silky smooth, this is the quintessential Cardhu. Glowing with notes of golden honey and delicate, fruity character.
Cardhu is one of Diageo's best-selling single malts and is also a major component of the Johnnie Walker family of blends.
The distillery is found close to the River Spey in the shadow of Mannoch Hill. First licensed by John Cumming in 1824, it was passed on to his son, Lewis, and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, following his death in 1846. Elizabeth took over in 1872 after her husbands death.
Elizabeth rebuilt Cardhu in 1884 and, in 1893, John Walker and Sons bought it for £20,500.
