Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022 | 700ML

The third annual release of Fettercairn Distillery's 16 year old single malt Scotch whisky! Each release explores different cask maturations and combinations, celebrating their influence on the tropical fruit notes of Fettercairn's classic style. This expression has been matured in a selection of Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, and bourbon casks, welcoming the way for heaps of exotic honeyed fruit, buttery oak, and satisfying spice.

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022 | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Plantain crisps, dried pineapple, and mango rest beside zesty citrus peels. Dense notes of dates, figs, and charred oak mingle in the depths.

Palate: Sweet sultanas and raisins lead to tropical notes of fresh mango and guava. Oily walnut and buttered corn are joined by hints of earthy coffee before a prickle of root ginger arrives.

Finish: Soft, oaken caramel, sticky prunes, and spiced apple linger, with vanilla and spice keeping each other in check.

Distillery Information

The Fettercairn whisky distillery lies not far from the River Esk in the Eastern Highlands. Here, at the foothills of the untamed Cairngorm Mountains, Fettercain sits in its namesake town, far from any other Scotch distillery, its cooling waters trickling down from the untamed peaks. Originally sited a good two miles further up the slopes of the Cairngorms, the Fettercairn distillery was founded in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsay, who licensed it a year later. In 1830, Sir Alexander sold the distillery as well as Fasque Estate to Sir John Gladstone, father of William Ewart Gladstone who would be Prime Minister on four occasions over the course of the 19th century and, during which time, he would not only legalize the selling of bottled whisky to the public, but also scrap the Malt Tax. In 1887, a fire rendered the distillery almost totally destroyed and it did not reopen until 1890. Fettercairn closed in 1912 and production did not recommence until 1939 when Associated Scottish Distillers acquired the distillery. Today, Fettercairn whisky is generally light and balanced, the only official bottling being a twelve year-old which replaced the previous ten year-old. There are just a handful of independent bottlings. Fettercairn is at present under Whyte and Mackay ownership following purchase in the 1970s.

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