FETTERCAIRN 12 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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Lastly, before I offer up my tasting notes, let me briefly talk about one of the biggest selling points of the whisky industry: the price. I have noticed that more and more people have started sending me links to newspaper articles stating that "a single malt of brand X, of Y years old, was sold at an auction for ZZZZZZ dollars/euros/pounds sterling". As the Fettercairn12 is celebrated as the ' re-launch' of the brand, it might be interesting to read up on the distillery's public image.

Fettercairn 12 year old Review - The Dramble

It may not be a massive price jump but it is a jump nonetheless, and when you consider that Springbank and Ardbeg, the two nearest in price are bottled un-chill-filtered at 46%, while Fettercairn is diluted to 40%, the difference looks all the more dramatic. Fettercairn is a distillery who’s differences are more visually apparent than most. An open-topped mash tun (always fun to see in operation) produces a cloudy wort – this results in a more malty, nutty and spicy spirit style as opposed to a clear wort which centres on sweetness rather than cereal character. But, perhaps the biggest alteration from the norm comes with Fettercairn’s stills. 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. Well, as always, Wikipedia is your friend: " Chill filteringis a method in whisky making for removing residue.In chill filtering, whisky is cooled to between −10° and 4° Celsius(often roughly 0°) and passed through a fine adsorption filter. Received as a gift and amazed at the smoothness as previous experiences with this distillery were always best described as slightly ‘rough’.Although mainly a contributor to the firm’s blends, it has long been bottled as a single malt. A more concerted effort started in 2009 when a range of aged variants and a pair of no-age bottlings, Fior and Fasque (the name of the Fettercairn estate), was released. In 1830, Sir Alexander sold the distillery as well as Fasque Estate to Sir John Gladstone, father of William Ewart Gladstone who would be Prime Minister on four occasions over the course of the 19th century and, during which time, he would not only legalize the selling of bottled whisky to the public, but also scrap the Malt Tax. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. By Barry Bradford on December 5, 2019 • ( 1 Comment ) Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition (40%, OB, 2019)

Fettercairn 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky : The Whisky Exchange

Some consider chill filtering to be a process during which the flavour of the whisky changes. The residue, especially the esters (little molecules providing for flavours and aromas), is removed.Although slightly above my personal 'ideal price' in my head, this expression offers up a palate which is perfect for people who are starting their whisky journey. If that is a bit much, here's the gist: chill filtration makes sure your whisky does not 'fog up'. It removes the fatty acids, proteins, and esters from the whisky, and these are responsible for your whisky turning less translucent. As opposed to being an entirely different beast, this PX finished Fettercairn clearly presents similarities to its standard 12 year old cousin. The underlying character of malty, yeasty, fruitiness is present and correct – and it’s still interesting – offering more stimulation than many run-of-the mill 12 year old bottlings. But, whether the Pedro Ximenez finish has actually elevated the experience is, to my palate, open to question. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. If no such law exists in a Member’s country of residence, the Member has to be over 21 years old to use the Service. We have the right to ask you to provide proof of your age and/or to provide further identification to prevent underage usage and/or for any other legal or legitimate purpose. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.

Fettercairn 12 year old PX Finish Review - The Dramble Fettercairn 12 year old PX Finish Review - The Dramble

I have been able to bring this discussion down to a simple balance between the tasting notes and the price I need to pay to buy a full bottle.No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service. 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'. For this review, I'm going to look my gifted unicorn in the mouth, and by doing so, will talk about chill filtering, ABV percentages, and supply/ demand. Whisky is 'expensive', but the price does not say anything about the way it tastes. Your 50,000 dollar bottle does not taste better than my 200 dollar bottle, because whether you like certain flavours and aromas is a personal thing.

Fettercairn 12-year-old - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase

Well, according to the sleuth, this expression is merely 40% ABV, is chill filtered, and is very expensive. But are these points we can put in the "negative" list? Let's find out! In batch 1, I had a crazy journey through various fruit gardens in my mouth. With this expectation, Batch 2 disappointed me bitterly. This is not a problem to me, as I am only tasting this version of the expression. As Whisky For Everyone correctly states: " it is difficult to compare as no one releases the same whisky in a chill filtered and non chill filtered form" (whiskyforeveryone.com). Unfettered Access digs into the philosophy and craft behind enlightened whisky making. Every month, we'll be distilling our thinking down into a digest of ideas, rare drops, new, exclusive offers, and glimpses behind the scenes - bringing you so close you can almost taste it.A well-aged Fettercairn bottling that combines the distillery's classic dark, rich and nutty character with American White Oak ex-bourbon cask maturation? You can count us in!