Schotland
📍 Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland
Fettercairn is a distillery with a distinctive identity, known for its tropical-fruity whiskies and the innovative cooling system that gives its spirit a characteristic purity.
🕰️ History and Legacy
Founded in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsay, one of the first to obtain an official license after the Excise Act, the distillery became part of Whyte & Mackay in 1973. Today, Fettercairn is once again a household name thanks to a series of luxurious releases that showcase its unique character.
⚗️ Production and Philosophy
The distillery uses a unique "copper ring water system"—cold water flows over the stills via a ring to influence the condensation rate. This results in an exceptionally pure, light spirit with tropical-fruity notes.
🍯 Flavor Profile and Style
Rich, fruity and fresh with notes of banana, pineapple, honey, vanilla and oak.
🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations
Known from Fettercairn 12, 16, 22, 28 and 40 YO, and Warehouse Collection.
💎 Why this distillery is special
Fettercairn’s distinctive still design creates an elegant tropical profile unmatched by any other Highland distillery.
