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Fettercairn Highland Single Malt 12 Years

Scotch Fettercairn
  • Distiller

    Fettercairn Distillery

  • Bottler

    Fettercairn Distillery

  • ABV

    40%

  • Age

    12 Years

  • Price $60 to $99.99

Fettercairn Highland Single Malt 12 Years is aged 12 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 40% ABV. Founded in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsay and named for its village, Fettercairn typically sells for about £40 per 70cl bottle in the U.K. and around $54.99 in the U.S.

Flavor Profile
Bright & CitrusyFruity & JuicyLight & MellowRich & OakySpicy & PepperySweet & Confectionary
ApricotBlack pepperBubblegumCaramelCharred oakCloveCreamHazelnutMarzipanOakOatmealOrange zestToffeeVanilla
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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 81
  • Distiller
  • By Thijs Klaverstijn
  • There's some bitter orange peel, as well as charred oak and vanilla. Not bad, but not very moreish either.
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  • Raided Score: 89
  • Whisky Advocate
  • By Gavin Smith
  • The sweet fruit notes are quite intense. Hazelnut and fudge in the medium-length finish.
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  • Raided Score: 90
  • The Daily Pour
  • By David Morrow
  • This is a fantastic summer-weather bottle thanks to its lightness and bright profile.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • The Whiskey Reviewer
  • By Alex Southgate
  • This is a tasty whiskey for sure, but I’m not certain that it would be a go-to for me personally.
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  • Raided Score: 93
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • By Kara Newman
  • The palate surprises with peaty smolder and a splash of olive brine, layering in anise and white pepper heat on the long and bracing finish.
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  • Raided Score: 81
  • WhiskyNotes
  • By Ruben
  • Better than I expected, with a nice fruity character, even though the low ABV holds it back a little and there’s a certain funky edge.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Light, bright nose: grapefruit, lemon peel, raisins, buttercream, powdered ginger

  • Taste:

    Lovely, light palate with a mouthfeel that's lightweight but has just enough cling to it. Shortbread, lemon peel, mango sorbet and a touch of leather.

  • Finish:

    Big mango and tangerine notes open the finish, followed by lemongrass and brown sugar.

  • Overall:

    A delicious, bright whisky with exceptional flavor. This is a fantastic summer-weather bottle thanks to its lightness and bright profile.

  • Score:

    90

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By David Morrow
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources