Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.5%
- Age
- 46 years
- Price
- £6995
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
- Description
- A Highland rarity from 1973, this Fettercairn spent 46 years developing in American white oak bourbon barrels before a finishing period in tawny Port pipes. Bottled at 42.5% ABV, it stands as a testament to patient maturation and careful cask management.
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Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 is a 46-year-old single malt from Fettercairn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 42.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A Highland rarity from 1973, this Fettercairn spent 46 years developing in American white oak bourbon barrels before a finishing period in tawny Port pipes. Bottled at 42.5% ABV, it stands as a testament to patient maturation and careful cask management.
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