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Fettercairn
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Fettercairn
distillery is located in Fettercairn,
Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire and comes within the Highland
whisky region.
It
was founded in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsey.
After
suffering extensive fire damage the distillery
was rebuilt during 1887-90, but then closed in 1926 until 1939. |
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Fettercairn was taken over by
Associated Scottish Distilleries Ltd in 1939, a subsidiary of
National Distillers of Americs.
In
1966 capacity was increased by doubling the number of stills
from two to four then in 1971 it was acquired by The
Tomintoul-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd who in turn were sold to
Scottish & Universal Investment Trust in 1973.
1973
Also saw this company buy Whyte & Mackay, so both Tomintoul
& Fettercairn became part of Whyte & Mackay in that year.
Fettercairn is still owned by Whyte & Mackay, although they
are now owned
by United Spirits, part of Vijay Mallya's empire.
General whisky characteristics: Light, meadows and farmyard |
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Fettercairn,
12y, 40% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
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Glass: Spiegelau
Colour: Light brass
Nose:
There's a lot of English countryside in this with crop fields
and wild meadows. Also malt. faint leather, straw and barns.
Palate: Gently smooth.
spreading slowly across the palate with those faint meadows
before it sparks into a slightly spicy life with faint liquorice
and then fades slowly away.
Finish: Medium
Overall impression:
Pleasant, but not earth-shattering. This would make a good early
evening dram or perhaps an accompaniment to a slightly spicy
starter in one of my gourmet evenings.
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Independent
Bottlers (IB) |
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Signatory, Fettercairn,
14y, 1996-2011,
46% ABV
Hogshead No.4241
for La Maison Du Whisky
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
Reviewed as part of
MMA 2011
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Glass: Classic Malt
Colour: Yellow (9ct) gold
Nose: Initially grasses and hay, then interspersed with
leafy malt. Very outdoor style, in fact quiet autumnal with the
leafiness. Finally after a few minutes some suggestions of
creamy vanilla appear.
Palate: Much more creamy
vanilla here than the nose offered. This is partnered with a
light black pepperiness and various fruity elements.
Finish: Long, fruity, creamy
Overall impression: A
surprisingly good whisky, definitely recommendable.
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