| Nose | Toffee and apple notes. |
| Palate | It is a smooth, beautifully structured, and well-paced Speyside malt with a rich texture and a balance of sweet fruit, dark chocolate, toffee, and spice. |
| Finish | Fairly dry with biscuity oak and a little cinnamon. |
Cardhu comes from one of the oldest of the Speyside distilleries, which have nestled in foothills near the River Spey for 200 years.
Cardhu Gold Reserve is fruitier and warmer than the classic 12-year-old. Its initial sweetness is cut by crisp orange zest followed by a subtle mineral dryness.
It is a smooth, beautifully structured and well-paced Speyside malt with a rich texture and a balance of sweet fruit, dark chocolate, toffee and spice.