Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1978
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43.3%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £599
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Cooked Fruit, Nutty, Tobacco
- Description
- Fettercairn's 1978 distillate spent 30 years maturing in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, developing the rich, layered character that defines this Highland single malt. Expect waves of dried fruit, warm spice, and treacle sweetness, with the sherry influence building a full, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and oak. A mature, complex dram suited to unhurried evening contemplation or the serious collector.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1978 is a 30-year-old single malt from Fettercairn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 43.3% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, old wood, cooked fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Fettercairn's 1978 distillate spent 30 years maturing in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, developing the rich, layered character that defines this Highland single malt. Expect waves of dried fruit, warm spice, and treacle sweetness, with the sherry influence building a full, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and oak. A mature, complex dram suited to unhurried evening contemplation or the serious collector.
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