FETTERCAIRN 12 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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People who do not think that chill filtering is a bad thing often mention that it allows whisky makers to keep producing an expression which, on the level of flavours and aromas, is more consistent. The reason I'm starting my review in such a manner is because, while I was preparing for my tasting session, I was getting conflicting information: people that I consider ' those in the know' concerning whisky, told me that the Fettercairn 12 was, I paraphrase, ' not worth it', 'too expensive', and 'a stinker'.

Fettercairn 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Waitrose

Years Old After years of maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, our 12 Year Old is the colour of sunlight and amber honey.The reason why we often think that lower ABV percentages are not as good as higher ABVS, is simply because lower ABVs normally cost less.

Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition

This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. But, whether the Pedro Ximenez finish has actually elevated the experience is, to my palate, open to question. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

One of the main attractions of Laurencekirk, the village nearest to Fettercairn, is a huge, ostentatious red sandstone archway spanning the road that commemoratesthe visit to the village of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1861. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. But, it’s the differences – some incredibly subtle – at each and every stage of the whisky making process which result in marked variances of the end liquid.

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Chill filtering prevents the whisky from becoming hazy when in the bottle, when served, when chilled, or when water or ice is added, as well as precluding sedimentation from occurring in the bottles. For this particular expression, the spirit has been patiently aged for a full 12 years, allowing it to develop its exceptional character and complexity. I'm a licensed Q-grader - different liquid sure - but sensory evaluation of valuable drinks is my job.Fettercairn distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Ramsay, owner of the Fasque Estate beneath the foothills of the Grampian Mountains. Young William Gladstone was only a boy when his Father purchased the Estate and Fettercairn Distillery with it, but he would go on to become an influential figure in the whisky industry and the nation at large. The additional cooling from the water increases both condensation and reflux and ensures that only the lightest vapours rise through the neck of the still.