Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Fettercairn 12 Year Old spends its entire adolescence in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, emerging with the tropical fruit character for which this Highlands distillery is known. The nose leads with candied lemon, fresh pineapple and butter icing, with a pleasing hint of meatiness grounding the sweetness. On the palate, sweet cream, milk chocolate and candied ginger take centre stage, before creamy coffee adds depth. The finish moves through vanilla and chocolate, then clears to a cool, apple-fresh conclusion. Read more