Cardhu is the queen of Speyside malts, with a generous spirit perfectly matched to that of founder, Helen Cumming, and to that the hard-working bees that pollinate the heather on nearby hills through the long days of the summer. This small batch of Cardhu has been double matured for two full years in Amontillado sherry-seasoned hogsheads, slowly allowing their richness and intensity to wrap the elegance of Cardhu in a cloak of exquisite beauty. Rich aromas of grape, peach and cherry dance together in a nose soon floral with hints of Lily of the Valley. The texture is creamy-smooth, the taste ripe with pear fruit and sweet with the richness of soft fudge. More fragrance in the middle leads to a spicy finish with a pleasant dryness that lingers on the tongue.