One of four new Fettercairn expressions to be launched in August 2018, the Fettercairn 12 Year Old was intended to embody the distillery’s floral and exotic fruit-driven character. It was matured in American oak bourbon casks and bottled at 40% ABV.
Refreshing nectarine, white flowers and milk chocolate emerge initially. Black toffee and subtle roasted coffee provide darker notes underneath,
Tropical fruit and sticky Jamaican ginger cake add a sweet and spicy depth which a flicker of bitter herbs and vanilla complement.
Orchard fruits and soft spices linger.
Absolutely delicious, smooth and almost delicate with outstanding flavours.
Fantastic whisky, very smooth and goes down a treat, incredible flavours of tropical fruit and toffee in a stunning bottle, will definitely be buying this again.
Just finished a bottle of this. It won't be the last. Very enjoyable and a good price so 4 stars from me.
Nose: sweet, floral, hints of orange Palate: floral and berries, little bit oily and some honey-sweetness Finish: much oak, acidid, hints of agaves, very short All in All: A touch of nothing - but that in a consequent way
Based on this one taster of their work, I can’t understand why the Whisky Bible seems so harsh about the distillery. An enjoyable Highland malt that matches the taste descriptors listed; I particularly enjoyed the ‘sticky Jamaica ginger cake’ (both as a taste and a pleasingly written observation).
