Name: Cardrona 3 Years Old 2016
SKU: 1530340
Availability: InStock

This New Zealand single malt was distilled at Cardrona in 2016, then matured for 3 years, firstly in a Bourbon cask before being finished in a Oloroso sherry cask (No.735). This was bottled in 2020 at 63.8% ABV, yielding 1350 bottles.

September 2026

October 2026

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December 2026

We're excited to partner with Rothes Sports Development Group this month to raise money for a great cause. The charity was formed in 2025 to enchance local health, welfare and sporting opportunities in and around Rothes, Moray.

Rothes deserves great facilities. With your help, our special charity auction will raise funds for local sports and social projects in and around Rothes, Moray. Rothes - is proper 'whisky country'. Home to Glen Spey, Glenrothes, Glen Grant and Speyburn distillery.

All proceeds from bottle sales will be donated directly to the charity, helping current projects, including turning the old bowling green into a multi-use games area and upgrading the football pitch with astroturf. Open, safe, and inclusive for all generations—your support will help bring this community dream to life.

The auction includes some incredible lots which have been generously donated by distilleries across the region, as well as local residents keen to support the project. Highlights include an entire casks from Caley Casks, and even a fill-your-own PX Hogshead at Ballindalloch.

Win a £6,000 Lecacy Experience at The Macallan

In addition to the auction, you can also win a private visit to The Macallan Estate for up to six people, the chance to sample rare expressions and have behind-the-scenes access and insights to The Macallan's spiritual home in Speyside.

It is a multi-sensory journey that celebrates The Macallan’s unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit and its deep-rooted connection to oak and sherry seasoning which contribute to the complexity, richness and character of its whiskies.

You and your party will have access to little-seen areas of the distillery and the wider Estate. Exclusive private tasting moments will feature finely curated rare and sought-after pours, like 25, 30 or 40 year old The Macallan, or a serve from the Fine & Rare series.

Flavour is explored further during dining at TimeSpirit restaurant. This is The Macallan's permanent dining concept in collaboration with three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca, blending gastronomic excellence with whisky craftsmanship. This curated gastronomic experience features locally sourced dishes, each expertly paired with The Macallan whisky, fine wines or Valdespino sherry.

The Legacy Experience a journey that ignites a passion and appreciation for The Macallan single malt whisky through deepening the understanding of its uniqueness in exceptional sherry cask matured whisky.

Join us on dates when The Macallan is not open to the general public, allowing eight hours to enjoy this experience. The Macallan Fine and Rare Legacy Experience

You can enter the prize draw at this URL: https://raffall.com/414420/enter-raffle-to-win-a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-the-macallan-hosted-by-rothessports

Your support will help bring this community dream to life.

Rothes Sports Development Charity Auction

Charity Auction

We've compiled a list of codes to make it easy to find out what whisky is inside each bottle from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The first digits relate to the distillery, and the numbers after the dot (.) relate to the number of the release, from that distillery. Sometimes you'll see a letter preceding both -that relates to the type of liquid in the bottle, for example a "G" means it's a Grain whisky.

SMWS Bottle Codes

Useful Info

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The Distillery Mill

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70 cl

51.9%

2017 Limited Edition

Brora 34 Years Old

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Very minor nick to x1 box

1990 - 2021 | Glencairn Decanters (x6)

Glenfarclas 30 Years Old World Series #1

52.5%

2021 World Series #1 | London

Glenfarclas 30 Years Old 1990

2021 World Series #1 | Moscow

2021 World Series #1 | New York

2021 World Series #1 | Singapore

2021 World Series #1 | Kyoto

2021 World Series #1 | Sydney

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Frank McHardy 40th Anniversary

Springbank 25 Years Old

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2000 Gordon & MacPhaill | Giuseppe Meregalli Import

Ardbeg 1978

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Please refer to images for general condition and fill level.

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26 2/3 fl.Ozs

100°

G&M 'Flower Stencil' 100° Proof (1970's)

Glenlivet 15 Years Old

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57.5%

London Edition

Macallan Distil Your World

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Cardrona 3 Years Old 2016 2020 Just Hatched | Bourbon/Oloroso Finish Cask No.735

Official Bottling

Oloroso Sherry

Bourbon

Cardrona

Rest of World

Half Size

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35 cl

63.8%

2020 Just Hatched | Bourbon/Oloroso Finish Cask No.735

Cardrona 3 Years Old 2016

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August 2026

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109.5 Litres

59.9%

Held In Bond At Elite Wine & Whisky Ltd

Port Dundas 2009 Refill Hogshead No.756158

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Folio 3

Macallan The Archival Series

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143.9 Litres

65.4%

Tormore 2016 Refill Hogshead No.632

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Marks to box.

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51.8%

2005 Single Cask Ref. 2751

Ardbeg 31 Years Old 1974

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750ml

US Import

Macallan Edition No.1

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55.7% & 58.1% vol

60th Anniversary Of Queen Elizabeth II

Macallan Coronation

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Balvenie Copper Spirit Still Replica

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2020 Release

Macallan 25 Years Old Sherry Oak

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100 cl

58.7%

McL x JD Halo MK1

Jack Daniel's McLaren Formual 1 Team

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97.8 Litres

56.8%

Ardmore 2012 Refill Bourbon Barrel No.803806

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70cl

43.6%

Mastery

Macallan Time:Space

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Stains to box

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1998 - 2001 Release

Springbank 21 Years Old

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Very minor marks to tube

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1998 Signatory Vintage

Port Ellen 23 Years Old 1975

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75 cl

53.5%

Family Reserve (2021)

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Years Old

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Minor nicks to label.

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55.3%

Ardbeg Committee Reserve 2002

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Rust to lid, creases and marks to tube and label

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Taiwan Import

Macallan 18 Years Old 1983

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Cardrona 3 Years Old 2016

2020 Just Hatched | Bourbon/Oloroso Finish Cask No.735

Cardrona 3 Years Old 2016

Cardrona 7 Years Old 2016

2023 Full Flight | PX Sherry Butt No.114

62.7%

35 cl

Cardrona Just Hatched

Sherry & Bourbon Casks

64.4%

35 cl

Cardrona 5 Years Old 2016

2021 Growing Wings | Pinot Noir Cask No.301

67.4%

35 cl

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