The Fettercairn 16-year-old 4th Release for the year 2023 is a single malt whisky that has been matured in a combination of first-fill ex-Port pipes and ex-Bourbon casks. This release is the fourth in the series, and each installment showcases a unique maturation journey that enhances the tropical distillery character derived from Fettercairn's innovative copper cooling ring distillation process. The stills are drenched in clear mountain water, ensuring only the finest vapors rise. Bottled at 46.4% ABV, this whisky offers a complex nose featuring tropical fruit warmth, rich cacao, sugared almonds, and floral top notes. The palate bursts with blackberries, raspberries, sweet vanilla, and caramel notes, leading into hints of plum, fresh baked ginger cake, cherries, and aged oak spice that accentuate the tropical house characteristics of Fettercairn. The Fettercairn Distillery, located in the small village of Fettercairn at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, was established in 1825. The distillery produces single malts used in blends and marketed as original bottlings. Since 1973, it has been part of the well-known Scottish company Whyte & Mackay, which relaunched the range of single malts in 2018. The 16-year-old Highland whisky is the second youngest bottling from Fettercairn, maturing primarily in ex-Bourbon casks made of American white oak and then finished in sherry or port casks. The longer aging and special finishing process creates a noticeable depth of flavor. The 2023 release of Fettercairn 16-Year-Old single malt is intensely flavorful thanks to its unique combination of maturing in first-fill Port pipes and ex-Bourbon casks. The signature tropical flavors are a product of the innovative copper cooling ring distillation process, carefully preserving only the purest vapors. The whisky offers a taste of seasonal blackberries and raspberries interwoven with natural vanilla and caramel notes. Softly balanced plum with fresh baked ginger cake, cherries, and aged oak spice further accentuate the tropical house characteristics of Fettercairn Single Malt.
This release is unique due to its maturation in a combination of first-fill ex-Port pipes and ex-Bourbon casks, enhancing the tropical distillery character with a complex flavor profile.
The Fettercairn Distillery is located in the small village of Fettercairn at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains in the eastern Highlands of Scotland.
The primary tasting notes include tropical fruits, berries, sweet vanilla, caramel, plum, ginger cake, cherries, and aged oak spice.
The Fettercairn 16yo 4th Release 2023 exceeds expectations with its exquisite balance of tropical notes and rich, spiced undertones. The unique maturation process in first-fill ex-Port pipes and ex-Bourbon casks has resulted in a whisky that is both vibrant and deeply satisfying. From its enticing aroma to its complex flavor profile and lingering finish, this release is an outstanding addition to Fettercairn’s legacy.
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