The Cardhu 12 Year Old 200th Anniversary Wine Cask Edition is a limited-release single malt created to celebrate the bicentennial of the Scottish distillery (1824–2024). For the first time in the brand's history, this Speyside single malt was matured exclusively in red wine casks.The result is a reinterpretation of Cardhu's signature silky profile, now enriched with deep nuances of red berries and warm baking spices. General SpecificationsType: Single Malt Scotch WhiskyRegion: Speyside, ScotlandAge Statement: 12 Years OldAlcohol by Volume (ABV): 40%Maturation: Exclusively seasoned red wine casksFiltering/Coloring: Chill-filtered and contains traditional spirit caramel (E150a). Tasting Notes (What to Expect)PhaseFlavor and Aroma ProfileNoseInitial mineral hints accompanied by fresh red berries, soft vanilla, pineapple, and young oak. It also reveals a confectionery sweetness resembling icing sugar.Paladar (Taste)Creamy and silky mouthfeel. The initial arrival brings pronounced vanilla, baked apples, and orchard fruits, evolving into notes reminiscent of mulled wine, cinnamon, and dark cocoa.FinishMedium to long. It wraps up with a slight dryness driven by wood tannins, leaving lingering notes of dark chocolate, baking spices, and honey. Special Packaging and DesignThe bottle keeps Cardhu's iconic square, decanter-style shape but stands out with vibrant red accents on the label and presentation box. The artwork pays tribute to Helen Cumming, the legendary founder who famously waved a red flag to warn her neighbors whenever the tax collectors were approaching during the era of illicit distilling. [This lot is offered by a professional seller, therefore the bottle(s) that you receive may be different from the one(s) displayed in the picture (i.e. the bottle number), but the condition will be identical.]