Nestled at the foot of Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains, Fettercairn Distillery has been quietly doing things differently since 1824. Known for its rare copper cooling ring that douses the stills with water during distillation, Fettercairn creates a whisky that’s as smooth as it is striking. The 12 Year Old is its elegant entry point, a dram shaped by nature, and refined by innovation.

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Fettercairn | Category: Highland Single Malt | ABV: 40% | Origin: Highland, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright and tropical, think warm pear, vanilla cream, and toasted coconut with a soft floral lift. Like walking into a fruit orchard on a sunlit Highland morning.
Palate: Silky and light-bodied, with flavours of ripe banana, honeyed malt, soft spice, and hints of citrus peel. It’s smooth and subtly sweet, layered with elegance.
Finish: Clean and gently spiced. Notes of soft oak and caramelised fruit linger with delicate warmth and a whisper of nuttiness.

Production Details:
Distilled using Fettercairn’s unique copper ring cooling system, which rapidly condenses the spirit as it rises in the still, enhancing purity and smoothness. Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the whisky gains natural sweetness, fruit-forward charm, and signature finesse.

Perfect For:
Easy, refined sipping, an ideal dram for golden-hour gatherings, thoughtful gifting, or simply discovering a Highland malt that marches to the beat of its own still.

Expert Notes:
Fettercairn 12 is celebrated for its tropical fruit character and rare smoothness, a fresh, distinctive voice in the Highland category that appeals to both new explorers and seasoned connoisseurs.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Light, fruity, and clean, the kind of dram that disappears fast.”
🗣️ “Underrated Highland malt. Banana bread, spice, and subtle elegance.”
🗣️ “Smooth enough for beginners, complex enough to impress. Great value.”

Interesting Fact:
Fettercairn’s cooling ring was invented in the 1950s by a distillery manager looking to create a lighter spirit, a method still unique in Scotch whisky today.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its orchard notes. Add a drop of water to bring out more vanilla and banana. Pairs beautifully with crème brûlée, roasted almonds, or mild blue cheese.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1824 and surrounded by forest and farmland, Fettercairn Distillery is one of Scotland’s hidden Highland gems. With a focus on innovation, purity, and balance, it produces whisky that captures the wild beauty of its surroundings and expresses it with uncommon clarity.