Raw materials
malted barley
water
yeast
Distillery
Cardhu
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Cardhu.
Cardhu is a historic Speyside distillery in Scotland producing single malt Scotch whisky. Part of the Diageo group, it is known for its soft, honeyed and fruity whiskies and was originally founded and run by the Cumming family, playing a significant role in supplying malt for Johnnie Walker blends.
single malt whisky
Speyside whisky
aged whisky
small-batch / Special Cask Reserve
Producer range
Producer range Cardhu
Spirit categories
single malt whisky
Speyside whisky
aged whisky
small-batch / Special Cask Reserve
Representative products
Whisky Cardhu 12 Years 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Cardhu 15 Years 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Cardhu 18 Years 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Cardhu Special Cask Reserve Batch 12.14 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Cardhu 12Y 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak casks
European oak casks
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production based on distillation in copper pot stills; the plant has multiple wash and spirit stills for continuous, industrial-scale production. Double distillation and careful process control are used to maintain a soft, consistent style.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills; double distillation.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; maturations designed to deliver the soft, fruity profile typical of Speyside.
Producer history Cardhu
Cardhu's origins trace back to illicit distilling by John and Helen Cumming from 1811; the distillery was officially licensed and named Cardhu in 1824. Throughout the 19th century it remained under the Cumming family's management and expanded, later being sold to Johnnie Walker & Sons at the end of the century. It subsequently became part of larger industry groups and is today operated by Diageo. Over its history the site underwent enlargements and reconstructions (late 19th century, 1960s) and has been important both as a single malt and as a key component in famous blends.
Production philosophy
Production focused on accessible, soft whiskies with a fruity and honeyed Speyside profile, emphasizing consistency and quality both for official bottlings and for use in the owner group's blends.
Territory
Speyside, Moray region (Knockando/Archiestown), Scotland
Cardhu
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