Fettercairn 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2018)

• Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky
• Origin: Fettercairn distillery
• Bottling: OB
• ABV: 40%
• Cost: £45

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What they say

Aged 12 years in American White Oak ex-Bourbon casks

Official tasting notes:

• Colour: Sunlight and amber honey
• Taste: Vanilla and pear, with soft spices
• Finish: Refreshing nectarine and tropical fruit, with subtle roasted coffee, clove, and ginger. A memorable finish of sultanas and black toffee

What I say

Door #7 of the Drinks by the dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar.

Distilled at Fettercairn distillery in the Highlands.

This 12 Years Old represents the entry-level age statement expression of the recently revised Fettercairn range.

My tasting notes:

• Appearance: Amontillado (10/20), medium-large legs, medium tears.
• Nose: Soft toffee or fudge, citrus, clementine and nectarine, vanilla, brioche.
• Taste: Fruity, pineapple, apple, orange, pear, apricot, soft buttery fudge, vanilla, cinnamon spice and cereal malt.
• Finish: Medium, soft, buttery.

Overall

Quite light and nondescript.

Score 72/100

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