Fettercairn 12 Year Old
Tasting notes
Cooling rings on the stills (water flows over the top) produce a distinctive light, fruity spirit. The 12 is the value pick.
Tropical fruit, vanilla, oak, faint spice.
Sweet — tropical fruit, vanilla, oak, soft baking spice.
Medium, sweet, clean.
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About Fettercairn
A quiet Aberdeenshire distillery founded in 1824 under the Cairn o' Mount, notable for its unusual cooling rings that spray cold water down the outside of the stills during distillation — a technique found nowhere else in Scotch whisky. Recent rebrand has pushed the single malt upmarket.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Fettercairn 12 Year Old taste like?
Cooling rings on the stills (water flows over the top) produce a distinctive light, fruity spirit. The 12 is the value pick.
How much does Fettercairn 12 Year Old cost?
Fettercairn 12 Year Old is typically priced at around £45 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Fettercairn 12 Year Old?
Fettercairn 12 Year Old is bottled at 40% ABV.
What cask is Fettercairn 12 Year Old matured in?
Fettercairn 12 Year Old is matured in American oak + small percentage sherry casks.