Cardhu 11 Year Old Special Release 2020 Cask strength

Cardhu 11 Year Old – Special Release 2020

This Speyside single malt was part of Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases collection, bottled at 56% ABV. Distilled in 2008, it was matured in a mix of refill, new, and ex-bourbon American oak casks. The result is a bright, fruit-forward whisky with a light and approachable style.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Fresh green apple, pineapple, grape, and a touch of lemon zest over a soft grassy background.
• Palate: Creamy and smooth with juicy fruit sweetness, gentle spice, and hints of buttery pastry, like warm toasted buns.
• Finish: Medium length, warm and lightly spiced.

A lively and vibrant dram, this Cardhu showcases the distillery’s elegant house style while offering enough richness and complexity to appeal to seasoned whisky drinkers.

Well-balanced and full of character, this expression blends sweetness and power with the depth expected from Lagavulin.