Fettercairn

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1826
Current owner:
UB Group
Stills: 2 wash, 1 spirit
Capacity: 1.6 million litres per year
Location: Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire
Website: None

Notable Facts: There are a few official Fettercairn single malt bottlings, but the distillery produces mostly fror blends.

Bottlings

Fettercairn 1996/2011 Signatory

May 17, 2012

Not overly complex but perfectly balanced, simply a straightforward young-ish bourbon cask whisky how it should be. – Rating: 86/100

Fettercairn 12 yo

September 14, 2009

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A very light malt that might appeal to blend drinkers, but a bit too meaningless for my taste. – Score: 62/100

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