Cú Dhub Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cú Dhub is a strikingly dark single malt whisky from the Speyside Distillery, created in 2008 for Danish distributor Mac Y. Inspired by the cult classic Loch Dhu of the 1990s, Cú Dhub (Gaelic for “black dog”) is known for its jet-black appearance—achieved not through deep cask aging, but via heavy use of spirit caramel.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of its tasting profile:

Cú Dhub Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Tasting Notes

Nose :- Sweet and smoky — Notes of tobacco, burnt wood, and liquorice root. Vanilla and molasses — Soft sweetness layered under the darker aromas. Cool impression — A slightly mentholic or camphor-like lift

Palate :- Hot and smooth — Warming alcohol with a silky texture. Liquorice and vanilla — Dominant flavors, sweet and earthy. Balanced sweetness — Not cloying, with a subtle malt backbone

Finish :- Medium length — A blend of sweetness, dark roast coffee, and malt. Smoky echo — Faint char and herbal bitterness linger

Contextual Notes

ABV: 40%

Type: NAS (No Age Statement) Single Malt

Region: Speyside

Coloring: Artificially darkened with spirit caramel

Legacy: Created as a homage to Loch Dhu, but with a softer, more approachable profile