Fettercairn
16 Years Old
- 46.4
- 16 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
Fettercairn Distillery was founded by Sir Alexander Ramsay, one of the Scottish landowners who campaigned to license Scotch Whisky distillation. In 1824, he became one of the first to apply for a license, opening the distillery in the town of Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire. In 1829, Sir John Gladstone purchased the distillery. His son, Sir William Gladstone served as British Prime Minister over four terms during the 19th century. The family owned...
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Fettercairn Distillery was founded by Sir Alexander Ramsay, one of the Scottish landowners who campaigned to license Scotch Whisky distillation. In 1824, he became one of the first to apply for a license, opening the distillery in the town of Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire. In 1829, Sir John Gladstone purchased the distillery. His son, Sir William Gladstone served as British Prime Minister over four terms during the 19th century. The family owned the distillery until 1939. Today it is part of Whyte and Mackay, with a capacity of 2.2 million litres a year.
Back in the 1950’s, Fettercairn changed the character of its whisky to make it lighter, and fresher which is what the blenders at the time wanted. Remember at this time blend was king. The manager, at the time, Alistair Menzies came up with a novel way to do this. They run cold water down the side of the still during distillation. This cools the spirit, allowing more contact with the copper, reflux, and so a softer spirit.
Fettercairn 16 Years Old has the classic tropical house style, with the body of this Highland Single Malt offering delicious grilled pineapple and the purest Madagascan vanilla, giving way to passion fruit, rich honey and fragrant rose petal. The finish is a flourish of mandarin, cacao and slow baked ginger. Natural colour and non-chill filtered.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Grilled pineapple, Madagascan vanilla, sugared almonds and soft baking spices.
Taste - Passion fruit, mango, rich honey, Turkish delight and cassia.
Finish - Mandarin citrus, poached pears, light cacao and moist ginger cake.
Back in the 1950’s, Fettercairn changed the character of its whisky to make it lighter, and fresher which is what the blenders at the time wanted. Remember at this time blend was king. The manager, at the time, Alistair Menzies came up with a novel way to do this. They run cold water down the side of the still during distillation. This cools the spirit, allowing more contact with the copper, reflux, and so a softer spirit.
Fettercairn 16 Years Old has the classic tropical house style, with the body of this Highland Single Malt offering delicious grilled pineapple and the purest Madagascan vanilla, giving way to passion fruit, rich honey and fragrant rose petal. The finish is a flourish of mandarin, cacao and slow baked ginger. Natural colour and non-chill filtered.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Grilled pineapple, Madagascan vanilla, sugared almonds and soft baking spices.
Taste - Passion fruit, mango, rich honey, Turkish delight and cassia.
Finish - Mandarin citrus, poached pears, light cacao and moist ginger cake.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig