17 June 2026

    • Cardhu Gold Reserve

    Cask Selection

    Winning Bid
    £30
    NO RESERVE

    Cardhu Gold Reserve

    Cask Selection
    Lot #0280854
    FINISH DATE
    31 March 2016

    Cardhu Gold Reserve Cask Selection is a smooth, inviting single malt that embodies the warmth and generosity of Speyside whisky-making. Crafted with a focus on sweetness and approachability, it is matured in carefully selected toasted oak casks, which lend the spirit its signature golden hue and soft, rounded character. On the nose, it opens with gentle aromas of baked apple, honey, and subtle toffee, layered with hints of fresh oak and a touch of citrus zest. The palate is silky and well-balanced, offering notes of caramelized sugar, ripe pear, and creamy vanilla, complemented by a delicate spice that adds depth without overpowering its natural sweetness. The finish is mellow and comforting, with lingering impressions of soft oak, light spice, and a whisper of sweetness that fades gracefully. Easy to enjoy yet rich in character, Cardhu Gold Reserve is a versatile whisky—equally suited for sipping neat, over ice, or as a refined base for elegant whisky cocktails.

    Cardhu

    Legally established in 1824 by John Cumming, as Cardow distillery, it’s been long suspected that distilling was carried out on this site since the early 1800s. The distillery was rebuilt in 1884, before the blending company of John Walker & Sons from Kilmarnock took an interest in the 1890s, as they went about acquiring stakes in various distilleries. In 1893, they purchased the distillery and Cardhu has been forever associated with the striding man. The distillery itself has grown in tandem with the Johnnie Walker brand and changed its name to Cardhu in 1981 with a visitor centre also constructed just prior to the millennium. Most famously, in 2002, it launches a vatted single malt which comprises of malts from other Diageo distilleries. This isn’t well-received in some parts of the industry, in particular by rival competitor William Grant & Sons. Diageo eventually cancels the range in 2004 and since has focused on building the Cardhu single malt range, which enjoys staunch international support in countries such as Spain.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official Bottling
    • DISTILLERY
      Cardhu
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      40%
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      2
    Region
    Rest Of World

    Frequently Asked Questions

    You’ll need an account with us to place bids in any auction. Registration takes 60 seconds and there’s a small £5.00 registration fee, payable by credit or debit card. Once paid, you will be registered and can place bids in the auction immediately. The registration fee helps us ensure you’re a real person and a genuine bidder.
    In the interest of fairness, any bids placed in the final five minutes of a particular lot will extend the end time of that Lot by 15 minutes. We believe in giving our customers a fair amount of time to increase their bid should they wish. Last second sniping isn’t in the spirit of our auctions and by using this system there is no benefit to doing so.
    Selling Whisky should be a pleasurable experience not a complicated one! We've broken down the process into a few easy-to follow steps.

    The first step is to get your whisky to us. We can help with courier collections, or you can arrange transport yourself. Once at Just Whisky, we’ll handle photography and description of your lots and enter your whisky into our auction. We take payment, then pay you within 14 days of the auction end date.

    The first step is to register an account (it takes 60 seconds) and complete our sellers form here.
    Still get questions? View full list of
    FAQs