That is the final of the 2021 Particular Releases that I had on my desk: the Cardhu 14 12 months Previous. Though that is solely disclosed in advertising materials, this single malt was distilled in 2006. Initially matured in refill American oak, it was then completed in purple wine casks.
The model focuses on particular markets like Spain, however usually the Particular Releases from Cardhu are fairly pleasant. Let’s see…
Cardhu 14 yo 2006 (55,5%, OB Particular Releases 2021, purple wine end)
Nostril: pretty delicate and nice, with a sweetness of butter pastry within the again, an enormous malty center and a piercing floral observe within the foreground. Waxy lemons, crisp inexperienced apple and hints of white grapes. As time goes on, the fruits shift in the direction of purple apples and berries. Hints of caramel and refined nutmeg too.
Mouth: candy, creamy and spicy. Sweet apples, stewed plums and poached pears. Barely synthetic strawberry sweet. A very good dose of caramel sweets too. Extra floral notes, in addition to refined herbs which later change into grassy notes. Oak spice units in, primarily clove and cinnamon, with a peppery kick.
End: not too lengthy, nonetheless fairly candy and candied, with toffee and white pepper.
Cardhu produces strong drams that by no means appear to face out a lot. Even the purple wine end (typically difficult) doesn’t actually change that view. For those who like candy and spicy whisky, test it out. Nonetheless out there from The Whisky Change or Loch Fyne and loads of native shops.
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