Tasting Notes: Cardhu: Gold Reserve
Cardhu: Gold Reserve (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 40% ABV)
Visual: Honeyed gold with thick streaks from the spirit.
Nose: Caramel. Thick. Stewed apple. Sugar dusting. Honey. Menthol touch. Cake sponge. Water brings out lemongrass.
Body: Apples. Honey. Pears. Light alcohol sheen. Cake sponge. Toffee. Water makes thinner and lightly grassy.
Finish: Honey and pears. Cinnamon. Alcohol sheen. Raisins. Water adds menthol and peppermint. Grassy. Light pear drops.
Conclusion: Huh, this is actual one of the rarest things I can encounter in drinking. A whisky where water did not improve ...