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
- With a perfect 5.0 rating from two reviewers, Fettercairn's 30-year-old expression comes at an ABV of 43.3%. The 'Nutty' and 'Tobacco' tasting notes may entice those with a penchant for complexity. Priced at £599, it's likely to catch the eye of those who calculate quality against cost.
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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.
With a perfect 5.0 rating from two reviewers, Fettercairn's 30-year-old expression comes at an ABV of 43.3%. The 'Nutty' and 'Tobacco' tasting notes may entice those with a penchant for complexity. Priced at £599, it's likely to catch the eye of those who calculate quality against cost.
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