Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £52.33
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Citric, Toasted
- Description
- Fettercairn's Highland malt was given an unconventional finish in a single wine cask over 12 years, bottled in 2020 by Langside. The wine cask influence brings orchard fruit and spice alongside the distillery's characteristic honeyed malt backbone. This 363-bottle release suits those interested in how wine wood reshapes a Highland spirit's character.
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Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice is a 12-year-old single malt from Fettercairn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, vanilla, citric, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Fettercairn's Highland malt was given an unconventional finish in a single wine cask over 12 years, bottled in 2020 by Langside. The wine cask influence brings orchard fruit and spice alongside the distillery's characteristic honeyed malt backbone. This 363-bottle release suits those interested in how wine wood reshapes a Highland spirit's character.
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