FETTERCAIRN 28 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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On the nose: Burnt sugar, modern seasoned sherry casks, treacle, date puree, raisins, hints of tropical fruits, new sneakers, orange peel. Fettercairn has a tropical style and their unique distillation process gives lighter, floral and tropical fruit notes. Fettercairn 28 year old sits in the rather unenviable position of being the 2 nd expression in the revitalised series, but at the same time asking a huge jump in price over its 12 year old sibling. There’s something missing here – an 18 or 21 year old – which would allow those enamoured by the 12 year old a reasonable stepping stone into the wider distillery range. As it stands, it’s a massive ask and one which I’m not sure many enthusiasts will be prepared to make cold.

Set in the wilds of the untamed Eastern Highlands at the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, Fettercairn begins life in an isolated location that’s allowed this Scotch whisky to hone its own distinctive taste and characteristics uninterrupted over time. I’m just not a fan of this type of cask treatment and I don’t think it’s a well-conceived release at all. Score: 4/10 We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets. Whiskybase B.V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Whiskybase B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under no. 52072819. Taste: Immediately woody, but nicely fragrant – orange peels, nectarines, steeped fruit tea and Fruit Salad chews. The mid palate delivers milk chocolate, dusty leatherette and a building spiciness – pepper and ginger. Oak runs throughout, but whilst somewhat drying, it’s not overly tannic (quite a result) and is joined by a big vein of rancio mustiness. Reduction adds barley water, tobacco leaves, glace cherries and coffee grounds.Mouth: weakish, and again with a strange combination of flavours. Apricots yoghurt, waxy notes and honey. Fermenting fruits. Stale beer. Then walnuts and the bitterness of chestnuts. A funky perfumy / synthetic edge as well. First established in 1824, Fettercairn whisky was just the second legal distillery to open following the Excise Act of 1823, and it’s seen its own fair share of troubles and obstacles over the years too, namely a fire which meant that the distillery had to be rebuilt and the subsequent financial woes. We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery

The unicorn is said to stand for purity and strength and has been a symbol of Scotland since the reign of King Robert III. It is also used within the Ramsay clan crest, of which the founder Alexander Ramsay brought with him to the distillery.

Whisky reviews for Fettercairn 28-year-old

On the land next to the Fettercairn Distillery, 13,000 oak saplings have been planted. A total of 109 farmers signed up to help assist with the project and the nearby Fasque Sawmill. Fettercairn 28 year old seems to love water – it’s therefore a shame its delivered at 43% ABV, which gives the imbiber little room to manoeuvre. Whilst there’s a good interplay between fruit and wood – and balance along with it – the level of odd funk/rancio (rotting flowers) really does detract away from both the maturity and the more defined aromatic aromas/flavours. It’s also crazy expensive for a 28 year old from a little known distillery.