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Cardhu — Whisky distillery

Cardhu

Distillery

Cardhu is a distillery located in Scotland. It was established in 1824 and is known for its rich history and traditional whisky production methods.

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Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Established: 1824
Part of: Diageo
Website: malts.com

Latest distillery releases

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Cardhu Wine Cask Matured - 200th Anniversary Limited Edition
Single Malt
12 years40.0% ABV
Cardhu 1997 vintage
Single Malt
1997 vintage
Cardhu 12-year-old
Single Malt
12 years
Cardhu 18-year-old Speyside
Single Malt
18 years

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Special Releases Cardhu 2022
Cardhu · Single Malt
2022 release16 years58.0% ABV
Special Releases Cardhu 2021
Cardhu · Single Malt
2021 release14 years55.5% ABV
Special Releases Cardhu 2020
Cardhu · Single Malt
2020 release11 years56.0% ABV
Special Releases Cardhu 2019
Cardhu · Single Malt
2019 release14 years55.0% ABV

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dillon tastedSep 19, 2026
Cardhu Amber Rock Double Matured
Single Malt
Good rating, 80–84 range

History

1811
Operating period. Opened
John and Helen Cumming began the distillery as a cottage business.
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1884
Operating period.
Elizabeth Cumming rebuilt the distillery at a larger site nearby.
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1893
Operating period. Acquired
John Walker & Sons acquired Cardhu. The Cumming family remained involved.
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1925
Operating period. Acquired
Cardhu became part of Distillers Company Limited.
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1986
Operating period. Acquired
Cardhu became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Operating period. Acquired
Cardhu became part of Diageo.
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Cardhu Distillery in Knockando. Photo: Euan Nelson, “Cardhu Distillery”. Cropped and adjusted.Image source · CC BY-SA 2.0

Origin

Knockando, Aberlour AB38 7RY, UK

57.4705°N 3.3501°WOpen in map →

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Bottled by

Douglas Laing
Bottler
1 bottle

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