{"product_id":"cardhu-16-year-old-special-release-2022","title":"Cardhu 16 Year Old Special Release 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardhu 16 Year Old Special Releases 2022 is the annual limited edition from Cardhu Distillery — a Speyside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e themed ‘The Hidden Paradise of Black Rock’ (a nod to the original name of the distillery: Carn Dubh, or ‘the black rock’), finished in ex-Jamaican rum casks for a pleasant dose of funky tropical sweetness added to the characteristic Cardhu Speyside character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardhu Distillery in Knockando, Speyside was founded in 1824 and is one of the founding members of Diageo’s Classic Malts programme. The original name Carn Dubh (‘black rock’ in Gaelic) references the rocky outcrop at the distillery’s location. The 2022 Special Release’s ex-Jamaican rum cask finishing adds the characteristic funky, estery, and tropical sweetness of Jamaican rum production — Jamaican rum is known for its particularly high ester content and distinctive ‘hogo’ character from the slow fermentation process. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardhu, Knockando, Speyside (est. 1824; Diageo)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo Special Releases 2022\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hidden Paradise of Black Rock (Carn Dubh)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Jamaican rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Jamaican rum casks distinctive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamaican rum is known for its particularly high ester content from the slow fermentation and pot still distillation process — the characteristic funky, overripe fruit, and estery tropical character (‘hogo’) that distinguishes Jamaican rum from lighter Caribbean styles. Ex-Jamaican rum casks carry this distinctive funky tropical character into whisky maturation. Order online with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Jamaican rum casks distinctive?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Jamaican rum has particularly high ester content from slow fermentation and pot still distillation — the characteristic funky, overripe fruit, and estery tropical character distinguishing Jamaican rum from lighter Caribbean styles. Ex-Jamaican rum casks carry this distinctive funky tropical character into whisky maturation.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Cardhu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903835148359,"sku":"088076187788","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/cardhu-16-year-old-special-release-2022-whisky.jpg?v=1782409689","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/cardhu-16-year-old-special-release-2022","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}