Cardhu (pronounced: Kar-DOO) is one of the few distilleries with a fairly even history in terms of ownership, having been bought up by John Walker in 1893 and remaining in the Johnnie Walker blending stable right through the 20th century to the Diageo days.

Cardhu is a popular malt whisky in continental Europe, especially in Spain, where it once became the subject of an explosive labelling controversy that led directly to the Scotch Whisky Regulations of 2009. Nevertheless, Cardhu is a fine malt whisky capable of strength and elegance in the same glass and today is one of Scotlands quieter liquid treasures.