Cardhu

Cardhu 12 Year Old Pure Malt (Faulty Label), ex-Bourbon Cask, 40%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 47
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A bottle of Cardhu Pure Malt matured for 12 Years from the Glens of Strathspey. This bottle was labbeled in error, bottle size 75cl on the front where correct bottle size on the back 70cl. Approximately 10 produced before error was noted and bottles recalled.

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Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 19, 2026SGD 51.24
Cask type
ex-Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
75 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
10
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with wooden top
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Part of the infamous 'Pure Malt' controversy where Diageo released a blended malt under the Cardhu name, leading to industry backlash and changes in Scotch Whisky Association labeling rules.
Historical context
The 'Pure Malt' controversy in the early 2000s, which led to the Scotch Whisky Association changing its labeling rules in 2009.
Special release
Faulty label and limited production due to error; part of the 'Pure Malt' controversy.
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Caramel, fruits (pear, apple), honey, malt, vanilla, faint wood-smoke.
Palate
Sweet, caramel, fruity, toffee, malted barley, gentle spice, faint peat smoke.
Finish
Medium, sweet, warm, oaky, dry smoke, vanilla, clean.
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