Fettercairn 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fettercairn · Fettercairn Distillery
Fettercairn's distinctive copper cooling system — water cascading down the outside of the stills — creates a notably clean, fruit-forward spirit that stands apart from Highland conventions. At 12 years, this is an ideal entry point to one of Scotland's most underrated distilleries.
Nose
Tropical fruit — notably peach and green banana — leads, followed by a gentle honey sweetness and a light floral rosewater note. A grassy, almost mineral quality lingers beneath, hinting at the distillery's unique cooling water system.
Palate
Creamy and medium-bodied, with buttery malt at the core. Peach and vanilla weave together, while a subtle earthy character and faint cocoa develop in the mid-palate. There's an unexpected savory edge that keeps you reaching for the glass.
Finish
Medium-length, clean, and slightly nutty, with hazelnut and fading honey.
- Region
- Eastern Highlands
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon American oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills with unique external water cooling
- Maturation
- Aged in a combination of first-fill and refill American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Peach Highball — 2 oz Fettercairn 12 · 0.5 oz white peach purée · 4 oz chilled soda water · Build in a tall glass over ice, stir once, garnish with a peach slice.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout on oatcakes with crème fraîche
Tucked at the foot of the Cairn o' Mount pass in Scotland's Eastern Highlands, Fettercairn has been distilling since 1824 and remains one of the region's best-kept secrets.
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