Fettercairn (Gaelic: at the foot of the mountain) was one of the first distilleries to obtain an official distilling license in 1824. Since 2018, bottlings have been characterized by a welcoming fruitiness. Distillery manager Stewart Walker has been voted Distillery Manager of the Year 2021 by the Icons of Whisky. So it's high time you got to know the unicorn.
Nose: Glentauchers Dun.T. 15 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit and honey, with a hint of vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky offers rich notes of caramel, spice and dried fruit, balanced by a slight woody influence. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a delicate sensation of toasted cereal and oak.
Nose: A combination of malty notes, barley husks and smoked peanut skins with burnt toast, smoked raspberries and blackcurrant. There’s a hint of antiseptic as well, accompanied by burlap and just a tinge of cordite.
Taste: Charred meat, a hint of spent matches and cherry liqueur, as well as cured meats and black pepper. Touches of redcurrants and fresh rubber, as well as streaky bacon, wood smoke and smoke paprika powder.
Finish: Medium to long. More pepper, decent salinity and definitely more rubber
Nose: Glenturret Maiden Peated Ed. reveals smoky, peaty notes, accompanied by subtle hints of ripe fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals intense aromas of peat, honey and spice, offering a rich, complex taste experience. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a lingering sweetness and hints of smoky oak.
Nose: Smooth and soft. Orange cream cake, a hint of vanilla, light slivered almond note and a slight green note. A drop of water enhances the waxy note.
Mouth: Creamy, sweet, note of Seville orange peel before drying out, a little peppery spiciness. A drop of water softens the taste and reduces acidity, but does not alter the overall profile.
Nose: Glenburgie G&M DistillersLab.04 reveals subtle aromas of red fruits, vanilla and toffee, as well as delicate floral notes. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers a creamy texture and flavors of ripe fruit, honey and toasted oak, with a light touch of spice. Finish: The finish is long and smooth, leaving lingering toffee and woody notes on the palate.