Cardhu 12 Year Old Highland Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) - 1980s Bottling

A must-try for Cardhu enthusiasts, reportedly bottled for the Italian market circa 1982. Great review from certified Malt Maniac, Serge Valentin below. Excellent condition, aside from some lifting to the middle of the label. 42.3% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Oddly enough, I think the earlier versions of the 'tall white label' bearing corks instead of screw caps were more common. Colour: straw. Nose: it’s not one of the dark sherried versions, obviously. It’s all on barley, wax, motor oil, a little metal, linseed oil and then touches of vanilla, chicken stock, soot, pitch and peat smoke. Not complicated but beautifully balanced, in an ‘old Highlands’ style that’s miles away from the current official Cardhus. Mouth: rich and oily mouth feel, very straight, peppery, smoky and mineral ala, yes, old Clynelish, developing on all kinds of oils yet again, wax, spices, herbs… Maybe a faint chalkiness in the background, or a little cardboard… What’s sure is that it’s absolutely beautiful, not too far from the old official Clynelish 12 white label in style. Finish: long, grassier and even more mineral at the same time. A crisp sauvignon blanc side. Comments: simply wonderful old style malt whisky, with no dull sweetness whatsoever.
89 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com