Fettercairn : 18 Year Old

Characteristics and tasting advice for Fettercairn 18 years

Tasting

Appearance
This single malt stands out with an amber color with golden reflections, evoking warmth and richness that announce a beautiful depth.

Nose
The nose opens on subtle aromas of sweet almonds and spices, quickly enriched by exotic notes of passion fruit, guava and other tropical fruits.

Palate
The palate reveals remarkable complexity. Aromas of exotic fruits in syrup and toasted brioche intertwine with notes of sweet spices and nuances of red fruits. The final notes of cocoa and vanilla add a velvety sweetness that prolongs the pleasure.

A rich and complex Scottish single malt whisky

A distillery with unique know-how: Fettercairn

Located in the northeast of Scotland, at the foot of the Cairngorms, the Fettercairn distillery is among the emblematic names of Scottish whisky. Founded in 1824 by Sir Ramsay, it takes its name from the picturesque village that houses it. For nearly two centuries, this distillery has been producing single malts with a unique character. Its distillation process relies on a distinctive method: the use of crystal clear water to cool the walls of the copper stills. This technique promotes rapid condensation of the vapors, retaining only the finest of them, giving birth to whiskies of remarkable finesse and elegance, seducing exceptional whisky lovers around the world.

Fettercairn 18 years: a refined expression of ancestral know-how

Aged in first and second fill American white oak bourbon barrels, this creation benefits from exceptional double maturation thanks to additional aging in Scottish oak barrels. This choice of aging highlights a complex aromatic richness and a rare depth, placing this Scottish whisky among the essential references of its age.