Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.4%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £73.26
- Community rating
- 4.33 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Fettercairn's 16-year-old single malt was distilled using chocolate malt, a heavily kilned barley rarely seen in whisky production, then matured in first-fill American oak before finishing in sherry and port casks. The result is a layered Highland expression with uncommon depth.
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Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 is a 16-year-old single malt from Fettercairn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — chocolate, sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Fettercairn's 16-year-old single malt was distilled using chocolate malt, a heavily kilned barley rarely seen in whisky production, then matured in first-fill American oak before finishing in sherry and port casks. The result is a layered Highland expression with uncommon depth.
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