Fettercairn 12 Year Old Single Malt | Fettercairn
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A Bright Highland Single Malt
Fettercairn 12 Year Old showcases the distillery's distinctive Highland character, matured exclusively in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels before bottling at 40% ABV. Renowned for its tropical fruit profile and clean, vibrant spirit, this expression combines fresh orchard fruits with soft vanilla sweetness, warming spice and gentle oak influence.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla, ripe pear, honey, soft spice and subtle tropical fruit with delicate oak.
- Palate: Nectarine, pineapple, banana, caramel, gentle clove, ginger and toasted oak balanced by creamy vanilla.
- Finish: Medium to long with roasted coffee, light chocolate, warming oak spice and lingering fruit sweetness.
Specifications
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt
- Region: Highlands, Scotland
- Distillery: Fettercairn
- Series: Core Range
- Age: 12 Years
- ABV: 40%
- Cask Type: American White Oak Ex-Bourbon Barrels
- Volume: 700ml
- Style of Bottling: Official Bottling
- Presentation: Includes Original Box
About the Distillery
Established in 1824, Fettercairn is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries. Its distinctive cooling ring system, which cascades mountain water over the stills during distillation, encourages a lighter and exceptionally fruity spirit. This unique production method has become a defining feature of the modern Fettercairn style.
About the Bottling
The 12 Year Old serves as the cornerstone of Fettercairn's contemporary range, introducing the distillery's signature tropical fruit character through maturation in ex-bourbon casks. Fresh, approachable and elegantly balanced, it highlights the bright Highland style that has earned renewed appreciation among enthusiasts in recent years.
Archive Notes
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Natural variation in packaging condition, fill level and label appearance may occur between batches while remaining entirely authentic and original.
Archive Release
Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.
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Highlands, Scotland
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