Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- A 1970s bottling from Fettercairn's Italian market release, the designation '875' refers to its eight-year age and 75 UK proof strength—a quirk of period nomenclature. Highland character emerges with gentle orchard fruit, malt sweetness, and the soft spice typical of the region's pre-1980s house style. This is a collectible snapshot of Fettercairn's older, lighter expression—ideal for those exploring regional Highland styles from the distillery's earlier era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky is a from Fettercairn (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — toasted, honey, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1970s bottling from Fettercairn's Italian market release, the designation '875' refers to its eight-year age and 75 UK proof strength—a quirk of period nomenclature. Highland character emerges with gentle orchard fruit, malt sweetness, and the soft spice typical of the region's pre-1980s house style. This is a collectible snapshot of Fettercairn's older, lighter expression—ideal for those exploring regional Highland styles from the distillery's earlier era.
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