Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Fettercairn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.5%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £79.64
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Nutty, Vanilla
- Description
- A single-cask Highland malt distilled in 1997 and matured 17 years in refill hogshead before bottling as part of Hunter Laing's First Editions range. Only 278 bottles were released, capturing Fettercairn's characteristic spice and subtle oak influence at full cask strength.
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Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is a 17-year-old single malt from Fettercairn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 58.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, toasted, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A single-cask Highland malt distilled in 1997 and matured 17 years in refill hogshead before bottling as part of Hunter Laing's First Editions range. Only 278 bottles were released, capturing Fettercairn's characteristic spice and subtle oak influence at full cask strength.
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