Old Fettercairn / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Fettercairn's 1980s bottling captures the Highland distillery's characteristic fruity spirit at 40% ABV. This vintage expression reflects a period when the distillery maintained its distinctive copper-pot stillwork, producing a lighter, more delicate single malt typical of the era. A rare snapshot of Fettercairn's classic house style from four decades ago.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Old Fettercairn / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Fettercairn (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Fettercairn's 1980s bottling captures the Highland distillery's characteristic fruity spirit at 40% ABV. This vintage expression reflects a period when the distillery maintained its distinctive copper-pot stillwork, producing a lighter, more delicate single malt typical of the era. A rare snapshot of Fettercairn's classic house style from four decades ago.
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