To celebrate the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, Diageo joined forces and collaborated with HBO to release a limited edition collection of eight single malt Scotch whiskies inspired by each of the Houses of Westeros and the Night's Watch.
Headed by the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen, House Targaryen has proven its resilience, marching toward the Iron Throne with the arguably the greatest army the world has seen!
Fueled by a fiery spirit and courage to conquer all challenges that face them, Helen Cumming and her daughter-in-law Elizabeth, were pioneers in a male-dominated whisky world during the 1800s and they were largely responsible for the success story of Cardhu.
Nose: The golden amber appearance is reinforced on the nose which delivers soft honeyed aromas with a gentle wisp of toasted oak.
Palate: On the palate is opens with baked apple & warming spices like cinnamon and allspice that then quickly evolves into a rich caramel character with hints of clove and red apples.
Finish: It has a gentle malty biscuit finish.
Jim Murray has scored this Cardhu Gold Reserve Game of Thrones House Targaryen as 84/100 in his 2020 Whisky Bible.
‘Key fruit and plenty of toffee to chew on then, Bingo!! They’ve nailed it.’