Fettercairn 12 Year Old is part of the new Fettercairn core range launched in augusti 2018. This was matured in standard American oak bourbon casks and more or less the only accessible expression, the next in line is already 28 years old and around € 600… Talk about upscaling.

Fettercairn 12 yo (40%, OB 2018)

Nose: nicely fruity, with nectarine and tinned pineapple. Not too much vanilla. Hints of meadow flowers and mint. Behind this bright side there is also a hint of roasted nuts and a light meaty touch. Mouth: rather weak (unsurprisingly) but pleasantly rounded. Oranges,...