Fettercairn 12 Years Old

1. What they say

Aged 12 years in American White Oak ex-Bourbon casks

https://www.fettercairnwhisky.com/en/the-collection/12-years-old/

2. 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

3. Details

• ABV 40%
• Age 12 Years Old
• Bottler OB Whyte & Mackay
• Bottling Core range
• Cask American oak
• Category Single malt scotch whisky
• Cost £37.99 at Amazon or Master of Malt – £45.95 The Whisky Exchange
• Origin Fettercairn Distillery
• Outturn n/a
• Region Highland
• Released 2022
• Vintage Undisclosed

4. What I say

Re-sampling of Fettercairn’s core introductory bottling presented at 12 years old. Sampled during the launch of second batch of Fetterecairn’s 16 Year Old expression

5. The Whiskyphiles tasting notes

• Colour: Blush orange gold (13/20), numerous, medium-large tears and legs.
• Nose: Fruity and sweet, orange, plum, apricot, pear, touch green grass, light biscuity cereals and some light honey.
• Taste: Light-bodied, clear, gentle, reduced sweetness and some light spicy elements, woody cinnamon, vanilla, some white pepper, fruit medley, kiwi, pear, green banana and mandarin orange.
• Finish: Medium, honey sweet, grassy hay and soft oak spices.

6. Overall

A pleasant single malt with plenty of fruity and grassy cereal influences and a touch of tropicality.

7. Score 80/100