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Fettercairn 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Single Highland Malt Whisky

£54.99

Fettercairn Distillery claims to be the second licensed distillery following the watershed Act of the preceding year. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1887 and then was silent from 1926 until the outbreak of World War II. During that period, it came close to being dismantled as a buyer could not be found.

Joseph Hobbs bought the distillery, Hobbs was the owner of other distilleries such as Bruichladdich and Lochside.

The distillery now belongs to Whyte & Mackay. There are 2 pairs of stills which have a water cooling arrangement on the necks to increase the amount of reflux that takes place.

TASTING NOTE

Colour: Amber.

WITHOUT WATER:

Nose: Some Sherry notes with cereal and malt elements. A sweet nutty aroma develops.

Palate: Peppery with spicy elements – liquorice. Malty with a subtle chocolate sweetness.

WITH WATER:

Nose: Perfumed – violets, some Sherry fruitiness and a smoky, charred wood note.

Palate: Dry grass with hint of cedar wood. Some Sherry flavours evident.

Body: Light to medium.

Finish: Dry with a touch of oak.

Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry casks.

Whisky Style: Lighter style of Highland Malt – balanced.

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Description

Fettercairn Distillery claims to be the second licensed distillery following the watershed Act of the preceding year. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1887 and then was silent from 1926 until the outbreak of World War II. During that period, it came close to being dismantled as a buyer could not be found.

Joseph Hobbs bought the distillery, Hobbs was the owner of other distilleries such as Bruichladdich and Lochside.

The distillery now belongs to Whyte & Mackay. There are 2 pairs of stills which have a water cooling arrangement on the necks to increase the amount of reflux that takes place.

TASTING NOTE

Colour: Amber.

WITHOUT WATER:

Nose: Some Sherry notes with cereal and malt elements. A sweet nutty aroma develops.

Palate: Peppery with spicy elements – liquorice. Malty with a subtle chocolate sweetness.

WITH WATER:

Nose: Perfumed – violets, some Sherry fruitiness and a smoky, charred wood note.

Palate: Dry grass with hint of cedar wood. Some Sherry flavours evident.

Body: Light to medium.

Finish: Dry with a touch of oak.

Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry casks.

Whisky Style: Lighter style of Highland Malt – balanced.

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Alcohol Content

70cl/46%

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