Fettercairn 1975 33 Year Old Old Malt Cask #4939 Douglas Laing

Fettercairn Fior

About 5 years ago Fettercairn repositioned the brand as (self proclaimed) premium and in fairness it is well presented. This is my first Fettercairn expression but that’s not surprising considering 95% of the spirit produced goes into Whyte & Mackay blends. Bottled at 42% and the colour is dark amber. The nose is earthy, dried leather, a...

Score 88/100

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 for MMM

For our third release in the Canvas Series, with again a beautiful artwork by Monique Tromp on the label, we selected a lesser known malt. This Fettercairn was put to sleep in 2008 in a bourbon hogshead and selected for its summery character. On the nose, it is fresh and creamy at the same time. Candy-like notes with lots of vanilla on the one...

Score 87/100

Fettercairn 2009/2015 Glenkeir Treasures

November 2015, on my way to visit my little sister, who studies at Aberystwyth University I made a quick stop in the city Oxford, to stretch my legs, take in some culture,… and of course find a whisky shop. And as so many British cities the independent liquor merchant has been replaced by a shop from “The Whisky Shop” chain. I’m going to be...

Score 74/100

Fettercairn 40 Year Old

Having not had a single dram in a week (due to throat issues and Antibiotics) i was looking at my old tasting notes, and found this one. in desperate need of publication… A few months back (January 20th, to be more exact) i posted my notes on the Fettercairn ‘Fior’ which was a very good and enjoyable dram. I promised to review the entire range,...

Score 92/100