12-year-old

Fettercairn

WB 81.3 485 оценок 40.0 %vol 12 лет 700

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Fettercairn 12-year-old — лёгкий, фруктовый и сладкий виски, который часто называют простым и лёгким для питья, но нередко критикуют за слабое тело и короткий финиш из-за крепости 40%.

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В отзывах виски чаще всего описывают как лёгкий, фруктовый и сладкий. В носах преобладают тропические и садовые фрукты — персик, абрикос, ананас, манго, яблоко и груша, — а также ваниль, мёд, карамель и солодовые ноты; иногда упоминаются специи, дуб, травянистые и цветочные оттенки. Во вкусе повторяются фрукты, ваниль, карамель, мёд, солод, специи (имбирь, гвоздика, перец) и дуб, при этом многие отмечают, что вкус слабее и тоньше носа. Финиш в большинстве описаний короткий или средний, сладкий и фруктовый, с ванилью, карамелью, дубом и иногда лёгкой горечью или кофейными нотами. Общий тон отзывов — это приятный, простой и легко пьющийся виски без большой глубины и сложности. Несколько человек прямо связывают его слабое тело и короткий финиш с крепостью 40%, отмечая, что более высокая крепость пошла бы ему на пользу. Часть отзывов называет его хорошим вариантом за свою цену и лёгким летним или повседневным драмом, тогда как другие считают его слишком простым, одномерным, водянистым или «дженериковым», а некоторые указывают на неоправданно высокую цену. Встречаются и более критические описания — алкогольный, землистый, мыльный или горький характер, а также замечания о непостоянстве вкуса по мере опустошения бутылки.

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WFB Member Junior 75 24 feb 2023 10:14 pm

Good entry-level whisky

robain Specialist 86 26 mar 2023 9:05 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Buttery, vanilla, fruity, banana, Good!
Вкус	85	Apple, oak, grassy.
Финиш	85	Sweet and vanilla.

Koning Connoisseur 82 29 may 2023 5:21 pm

My first 'official' Fettercairn. It's rather subtle and definitely had a character that is worth exploring, although the 40% is really holding it back from living up to its full potency.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	A subtle nose with pear and a hint of pineapple and a floral and a vegetal note (cauliflower?). On the background it is a bit bready and spicy, with a curious industrial note of steel wool lurking from behind. It is an interesting and uncommon nose for sure, but it requires quite some effort.
Вкус	83	The palate is more present, yet not very thick. Juicy apples and citrus fruits take centre stage, followed by vanilla, malt sugars, green tea and some oak spices (cloves?).
Финиш	82	More spicy now, accompanied by peach, apples and vanilla. Lingers with a nice touch of coffee and faint tropical fruits, although it's fairly weak and also a bit cardboardy.

Rosebank88 Connoisseur 78 17 oct 2023 2:01 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Starts on the one hand malty like biscuit, on the other hand fruity with raisins and citrus tones. Then there are some syrupy notes that seem rather fake, which turn into a more chewy candy-like structure. In the background there are earthy reflections and a touch of rubber.
Вкус	75	Malty, burnt plastic, earth, syrupy grittiness. Overall quite unstructured. Later also nuts and mothballs.
Финиш	75	Short, nutty and slightly dried fruit

Matthias80 Expert Senior 76 03 mar 2024 11:41 am

Tasted March 2, 2024 Whisky Ship Lucerne

K_A_i Expert Senior 82 09 nov 2024 5:15 pm

Smell of citrus, light ink, sweet breath, very smooth in the mouth, slightly sweet, light body, malt aroma, slightly bitter at the end, slightly tight and slightly stimulating at the end

ralfy09 Expert Senior 83 14 sep 2026 10:04 pm

The Fettercairn 12 is a delightful burst of tropical fruit, especially on the nose. On the palate, caramel, vanilla, and honey are more responsible for the sweetness. The relatively low 40% ABV unfortunately makes it seem a bit thin-bodied. However, this is compensated for by the wonderful fruit notes. The Fettercairn 12 is a wonderfully drinkable summer whisky. Simple, yet very smooth and uncomplicated. Those seeking more intensity, power, and complexity should opt for the Fettercairn 16.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Malt, cookie dough. Then lots of tropical fruit. Mango, papaya, pineapple, kiwi, lychee, apricot, nectarine, mandarin orange. Plus cinnamon, vanilla, and caramel. A little splash of lemon. Amazingly fruity, malty, sweet. A true fruit explosion on the nose.
Вкус	83	Bitter orange, a touch of ginger. A hint of clove, cardamom. Vanilla, caramel, malt, cookie dough. Only then do the fruit notes emerge: apricot, peach, pineapple. The fruit is less pronounced on the palate than on the nose. Some meadow herbs and honey. The 40% ABV makes it seem a bit weak. However, it is quite oily on the palate.
Финиш	82	It begins with a slight bitterness and a touch of ginger spice. Then the sweetness emerges: first vanilla, caramel, malty sweetness, and honey. Next, the sweetness of the fruit. The finish is short to medium-long, leaving behind a hint of wood spice, herbal notes, and honey.

Dris Connoisseur 78 17 feb 2021 1:26 am

нос 80 · вкус 76 · финиш 78

manmathiou Expert Senior 85 04 jun 2021 3:12 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Oldpultnie Connoisseur 77 20 apr 2023 8:15 am

нос 79 · вкус 77 · финиш 76

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 81 02 oct 2023 4:39 pm

Quick hit review. Some would call Fettercairn a blend filler distillery, and there is certainly some truth to it. The nose offers apples, pears and cinnamon, this is indeed very reminiscent of a blend. Light and fruity in the arrival, the taste develops with gummy bears, peach and mild wood spices. Easy drinking, polished and watered-down, as you'd expect. Honey, nutmeg and some bitter herbs remain in the bland finish. It is what it is, a textbook Whyte & Mackay product. RATING: 3.2/5.0 stars ≙ 81 pts → AVERAGE [+]

djmaxliving Expert Junior 80 30 oct 2019 9:40 pm

Fettercairn 12 is a bottle of three diamentions, the first half has the boring sweet element and feels very generic made whisky. Once the bottle is 1/2 down, it completely changes and becomes interesting with the bourbon influence. Then after, about 3/4 down the old tried casks kicks in and makes the whisky on the mouth very bitter and oaky. I believe older stock than 12 years old is in the mix. Personally, I would buy this again or any other official bottle from Fetterciarn. How disappointing they have made this whisky, although not surprising considering what Jura and Dalmore are like, very generic and plain at best.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Sweet, honey, floral, red apples, ginger, vanilla, ginger biscuits, beacon and a smoke peat.
Вкус	77	The first half of the bottle is completely forgettable, however, after getting toward 1/2 /1/3 the taste of more characterful and some decent complexity for a standard 12 expression.
Финиш	80	Very intermixed on the finish, spicy, briny, pepper and medium to long finish.

thijs100 Connoisseur 78 19 dec 2019 2:06 pm

Not bad, but far from a whisky that leaves me wanting more.

a12 Member Junior 77 02 apr 2020 9:20 pm

After the first couple of drams I was positively surprised but now the bottle is empty and I will not replace it for sure. In spite of its minimum % it really benefits from adding water. Within reasonable limits you don't need to be afraid of drowning it.

aw-home Connoisseur 82 03 aug 2021 2:59 pm

With 46% that would be a great whisky, but only a good standard.

Monstruo Expert Senior 80 23 mar 2022 10:35 pm

нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 78

Thatch Expert Senior 78 31 oct 2022 7:55 am

Trifft nicht meinen Geschmack. Fruchtig ‚nose to tail‘ aber mehr kann ich ihm nicht abgewinnen. Zu simpel, zu eindimensional.

Ben Bruikman Expert Senior 84 01 dec 2022 3:40 pm

In 2018 Fettercairn introduced a new line of whiskies. One of them was this twelve-year-old. The whisky is fully matured in bourbon casks. It ensures that the character of the distillery comes to the fore. A nice fruity dram with fine spiciness and a nice creamy sweetness. Richard Paterson, global whisky icon, is Fettercairn's master blender. known from the luxurious brand The Dalmore. The color can be called full gold

JohnnyDaniels Newbie 82 24 mar 2023 5:00 pm

Good Scotch for a good price!

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sweet fruity, spicy, slightly vanilla-like. Very pleasant to the nose.
Вкус	80	Tropical fruity - Hints of ginger and cloves
Финиш	82	finish of slight sultanas and black coffee

slavo Expert Junior 81 02 jul 2023 1:00 pm

The taste of tropical fruit, a bit of coffee and ginger, in the finish of toffee dried fruit

eddi14 Expert Senior 81 18 jul 2026 4:00 pm

нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

tribe Connoisseur 83 10 aug 2026 7:58 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Pleasantly sweet, agreeable vanilla and honey. Gooseberry and apricot.
Вкус	82	A little weaker, but pleasant. It also has gooseberry, kiwi, and something like flour water?!?
Финиш	80	Some fruit candy, but also cornstarch.

WhiskyNotes Expert Senior 81 11 sep 2018 8:02 pm

https://www.whiskynotes.be/2018/fettercairn/fettercairn-12-years/ 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, Panettone cake, candied ginger and vanilla custard again. Soft clove and herbs, now also a slightly rough oaky touch. A bit of creamy mocha too. Finish: on the short side, with toffee, mint and milk chocolate. Better than I expected, with a nice fruity character, even though the low ABV holds it back a little. Rather expensive coming from a distillery with little fame.

dRambo Connoisseur 82 20 mar 2019 8:16 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	very nice fruity nose with a clear but elegant sherry influence - lots of orange and nice and sweet
Вкус	81	flat, nutty, sweet - very spacy
Финиш	81	short, thin, flat

lincolnimp Connoisseur — 22 mar 2019 7:45 pm

I was in Waitrose (UK supermarket) and saw this 12 year for £55, how on earth does a distillery with few fans justify that sort of price tag for what appears to be a mundane offering like this?

Beaker65 Connoisseur 81 09 jun 2019 11:20 am

Nice summer whisky

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	Nectarines, milk chocolate, toffee, roasted coffee beans, very pleasant
Вкус	82	Tropical fruit, lots of spices, vanilla and sweet
Финиш	81	Short finish, sweet, again fruit and spices

Islaywolf Expert Senior 82 20 sep 2021 3:02 pm

Solid Malt!

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Thoma Connoisseur 83 11 feb 2023 9:48 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

eselsim Expert Senior 81 10 nov 2024 8:35 pm

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

mirkomick Expert Senior 86 21 jul 2026 10:07 pm

Average rating after finishing the bottle, 15 drinks are rated in this average, starting in december 23. Average rating 85,8, Maximum Rating 88 I still like the oaky character and the highland style, a very nice whisky, buying it again? Probably not, but bottles higher up in their range? For sure

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Citrus, honey, roasted honey, oak, apple, pear, perfumy Average 86,93 Max 89
Вкус	85	oak, paper, citrus, honey, vanilla Average 84,27 Max 87
Финиш	86	oak, roasted fruits, honey, vanilla Average 86,07 Max 89

Totoro Connoisseur 79 17 jun 2019 11:47 am

Yeasty, fruity, saccharine, with a bit of a bite for 40%.

KayMeertens Connoisseur 81 29 jul 2019 9:06 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Apricot, red apple, vanilla pudding. A pretty nice first fill-dominated nose.
Вкус	80	More malty, more of a refill profile. Apple, almond and vanilla.
Финиш	78	Almond, apple, vanilla and peach.

wbarchive_875995 Expert Junior — 14 nov 2019 8:32 pm

Caramel and pretty nice. Of course, everything depends on the price. He is not worth his 40 euros, although I will not name him unpleasant.

dissonance Expert Senior 82 22 nov 2021 10:20 am

RATING: 82pts – |80 – 82 (B-) → Okay| — No major flaws, worth tasting.

Boletus Connoisseur — 15 dec 2022 1:18 pm

This malt has very little to offer. The basic brandy doesn't exactly look clean and the barrels used have certainly seen better days. The smell is still the most pleasant, but overall the whisky is pretty interchangeable and about as exciting as the unicorn on the label.

Eilean a' Cheo Expert Senior 85 06 mar 2023 8:52 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Bembel Connoisseur 79 31 jul 2023 12:29 pm

Tasting: 07.2023

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Very fruity start with lots of vanilla. young wood. Short but pointed acidity. Orange. Sweetness slowly covers everything. Green apple, juicy pear and herbs. Slight muff.
Вкус	80	For 12 years quite hot peppery and spicy. The wood is much more pronounced in the mouth than in the smell. Lots of vanilla again. Orange. bitter cocoa. Espresso. Long building!
Финиш	76	medium length Wood. Vanilla. cocoa/coffee.

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 82 20 mar 2024 5:30 pm

Blind tasting Nose: Fresh. Flowery. Bright fruit. Lots of pear. Malty sweetness. Soft. Soft. Very classic Scotch nose. Rather simple. No alcohol. Mouth: Delicate entry. A great fruity note straight away. The pear becomes sweeter. Juicy Williams pear. There's also a lot of wood that resonates. Becomes spicier. So he's not young. In the finish it goes quickly. A malty sweetness remains. Conclusion: tasty. Relatively simple, but not boring. Easy drinking. Very classic. With a few more turns it could be really tasty.

mirkomick Expert Senior 86 20 mar 2025 6:20 pm

A nice sweet highland malt, it took some time before I started to enjoy it, so I guess it needs some time in an opened bottle to develop. Nothing too special, but a nice sweet dram with a fair price - I like it's oaky nature

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Very spicy nutty woody, honey, frosting. The spicy wood is dominating though but in a nice way. Later citrus comes through a bit
Вкус	83	Oak, honey, barley sugar, vanilla - a bit watery
Финиш	85	Honey, sweetness mouthcoating vanilla

dg68 Expert Junior 80 07 feb 2026 5:04 pm

A 30ml sample. Nothing truly jumps out! Lots of 'hints of' & 'slightly' on the nose & palate. It's just mildly pleasant & easy drinking.

Dre73 Connoisseur 83 13 feb 2026 11:52 am

Just a good easy-nipper. Don't expect any depth or outspoken character. It's friendly, easy, sweet and fruity, pleasant. No flatness or whatsoever, just reasonable value for money.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Sweet, fruity, fresh. Some ripe fruits, some floral touches. No alcohol noticeable, friendly.
Вкус	83	Smooth, friendly. Fruity, sweet fruits, peaches, oranges, and some vanilla sweetness.
Финиш	82	Still smooth, sweet and fruity. Vanilla, peach and oranges again. Finish is not too long.

keba9591 Expert Senior 78 10 mar 2020 10:11 pm

нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 76

dapoinbua Connoisseur 80 01 oct 2022 8:59 pm

DramALife Connoisseur 83 10 jun 2025 5:14 am

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 84 27 oct 2025 5:13 pm

Easy sipping, and quite tasty. Sweet and sour, apples, pears, citrus, quite prickly, herbal, honey, lemon, fresh, barley sugar. Good budget dram.

feolai Connoisseur 79 17 feb 2026 3:43 pm

A perfectly fine and flavorful whisky; it's easy to like, even if it won't leave a lasting, profound impression.

нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

ctu Connoisseur 81 08 apr 2019 2:28 pm

Pleasant light and fruity malt.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	Floral. Apple and pear. Virgin mojito, vanilla and lacquered wood.
Вкус	82	Red apple, citruses, ginger and spicy oak.
Финиш	81	Medium length, fruity, spicy.

craide Connoisseur 81 04 sep 2020 7:54 pm

Simple malt, what starts fresh and lively in the nose unfortunately dies on the palate. Unfortunately, with more time, the nose also slackens a little.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	A fresh, floral start on the nose, wood chips, vanilla, grassy hay notes, somewhat pungent, with vanilla and shortbread, fruity of apple and pear. Slightly artificial sweetness such as chewing gum or gummy bears,
Вкус	80	Soft, almost thin and boring start, a bit sweet, bitter, fruity like oranges and again butter biscuits. Slightly spicy heat. some oak, milk coffee
Финиш	81	Short finish, woody with light spice, with malt, vanilla biscuits and still slightly sweet.

hafssol Expert Junior 84 07 mar 2021 6:45 pm

Surprisingly round and complex taste for this small distillery basic expression. Very good balance between oak, vanilla and fruit (apricot, peach). Perfectly enjoyable and easy to drink dram, with its 40% abv, for a much reasonable price range.

LordIslay Expert Senior 84 18 sep 2021 10:14 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

KeesD Expert Senior 91 28 nov 2022 9:54 pm

A wonderfully soft, very friendly and pleasant whisky, for a nice price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	Delicious nose, toffee, little vanilla, little honey.
Вкус	90	Wonderfully soft with notes of toffee, honey and vanilla
Финиш	90	Medium long, with a toffee taste again

Will_iam Connoisseur 83 03 sep 2023 12:04 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

Eigerle Expert Senior 83 29 nov 2023 1:46 pm

Given the good price for a 12-YO bottling, you can't avoid making a small improvement in the overall result. A few percent more by volume would have suited it well (like the 16er with 46.4% vol.). I find the distillery character of the distillery quite exciting, even if it comes across as a bit less pronounced here.

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 82 23 mar 2024 8:19 pm

Golden color. Only slightly oily structure.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Lots of malt. The smell of freshly cut grass. Fruit. Orchard fruit. Tropical fruits. Mango. Pineapple, apricot, papaya, peach. Tropical fruit salad. Orange peel. The nose is quite full and intense. Now white fruit. The second nose is more shallow and less intense. Here comes the caramel.
Вкус	81	Malt. Tropical fruits. Oakwood. Spices. Cinnamon. White pepper. Pineapple. There is a certain Waxiness. After some time, there is a lot of bitterness. Quite oily in the mouth. The second sip was less pleasant. More bitter and oaky.
Финиш	82	Malt. Caramel. Oak, but soaked in sweet alcohol. Spices. White pepper. Tropical fruits. Pineapple, mango, peaches. A lot of oak. The finish is quite full and intense. Oak notes. Finish of medium length, maybe even medium-short.

LaphroaigRules Expert Senior 80 01 apr 2025 12:33 pm

нос 76 · вкус 84 · финиш 80

Globomanni Expert Senior 77 30 jul 2025 10:22 pm

S: citrus, slightly malty T: slightly cognac-like, sweet dark fruits, grapey

Buecherwurm Expert Junior 80 21 mar 2019 10:06 am

Nose: fruity, pear, floral, but unfortunately also blind to 40% and a bit thin Taste: sweet, round and harmonious, but again a bit thin Finish: not available would be too hard, but close to it Conclusion: delicious simple and uncomplicated, but also somewhat generic and easy to forget. Does not do anything wrong, but nothing really great.

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 80 11 dec 2019 10:41 pm

OK, solid standard with a few "funky" notes.

YD84 Expert Senior 82 02 oct 2022 12:26 am

A nice fruity whisky which suffers from being bottled at low ABV. The nose shows a lot of promise, only to be let down by the palate and, particularly, the short finish.

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 79

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 82 25 aug 2023 1:49 pm

Light amber color. Oily color.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Malt. Cereal. Mash Bill. Mash. Tropical fruits. A pinch of spices. Cinnamon. citrus. Pineapple. White pepper. On the second nose, he opened up more and changed. More fruity, fresher. Apples. Pineapples.
Вкус	81	Caramel. Vanilla. Traces of oak. Burnt caramel. Burnt barrel. Cocoa. Tropical fruit. Spices. Cinnamon. White pepper. Light oiliness. Malt.
Финиш	81	Caramel. Cocoa. Dessert chocolate. Vanilla. Spices. White pepper. Malt. Slightly warming. Tropical fruits. On the second sip, a trace of smoke in the finish. Medium-long finish.

RRRoman Member Senior 84 06 feb 2026 1:30 am

A gliding whisky, it slides down your throat on its own and makes you want to take sips, quickly.

coldbear Expert Senior 80 24 jul 2026 11:07 am

нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 81 08 nov 2019 7:56 pm

nose on sweet spices, malt, almonds, some vanilla and cooked apple mouth more pleasant with a little stewed fruit (apple and nectarine), a bit bitter, dry wood and back of spices a little hazelnuts, a little fresh fruit and compote, vanilla and a chocolate trace. final simple and short on the same scents, drought and wood.

Keek Expert Senior 82 25 aug 2020 9:29 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	sour apple, pear, orange zest, citrus fruits, banana, overripe kiwi, caramel
Вкус	82	Honey, blood orange, grapefruit, bitter, oak, coffee and star anise
Финиш	80

kikist Connoisseur 76 10 dec 2021 10:33 pm

Just okay casual drink, nothing more

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	fresh cuted tobacco, hay, little bit of narcissus flowers, apple pie
Вкус	72	watery, soapy, bitter, almonds, orange
Финиш	70	somehow sparkly bitteres, long lasting bitterness, little bit soapy

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 81 19 aug 2022 8:47 am

Rody024 Expert Senior 80 28 aug 2022 3:03 am

Summer daily dram with lots of fruit and vanilla/toffee vibes. Nothing too fancy but just a fairly good dram to drink when you don't want to think too much about what you have to pour into your glass.

нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 78

kismartonid Expert Senior 84 11 feb 2023 8:57 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

korelatio Expert Senior 72 28 may 2023 5:11 pm

Alcoholic, earthy, unpleasant

robbert88 Connoisseur 82 07 apr 2024 12:25 am

The nose is beautifully intact! So much fruit. It's a shame that this doesn't shine through in the rest of the whisky, because its beautiful nose does give it most of its points.

DistiLesha Connoisseur 80 22 mar 2021 9:20 pm

Beautiful golden sunny color. Classic bourbon whisky, very sweet and drinkable. The strong point is taste. The scent does not develop at all over time. No water required. N: 20 T: 21 F: 19 B: 20

blackmind1975 Member Senior 78 01 jun 2021 12:35 pm

нос 80 · вкус 76 · финиш 78

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 82 27 aug 2021 6:47 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Light sweetness. Fruity and floral aroma. Apples. Pears. Grasses. Some caramel underneath.
Вкус	80	Plain. Enjoyable. Slightly sweet at first. After a while, a little more spice comes in. Black pepper. Floral and fruity aromas. Fresh apples. Rather green. With time, a bit of oak bitterness comes in, but very light.
Финиш	80	Caramel. Fresh fruit. Fresh apples. Caramel again. It's not sharp. There is no spice. Light and fun. Medium-short.

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 81 25 jun 2022 9:39 am

Pleasant entry level malt, nothing out of the ordinary - except for the slightly extravagant bottle, that is. Still reasonably priced below 40 EUR in '22 but falls short compared to the similar priced Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still/Licensed Dram @48% abv. Perhaps a good starter alternative for your next (beginners') tasting.

mr_braun Expert Senior 83 01 jan 2023 9:40 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85
Вкус	82
Финиш	81	84

KyleRiemen Expert Senior 80 04 feb 2023 7:38 pm

This whisky has two problems for me: It has too little alcohol, therefore too little taste and it doesn't taste after 12 years, not significantly younger either, but you expect more. For that price I would be better off buying a Glendronach 12. It's certainly not a bad whisky, but the competition offers more complexity at the same price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Fruity, lemony, caramel, vanilla, some honey
Вкус	76	Sharp, young, lemon again, malt, a little vanilla, watery flat
Финиш	78	Vanilla, nuts, toffee, honey, long alcoholic finish

HrvojeV Connoisseur 82 04 oct 2025 10:42 am

нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 81

JG76 Expert Senior 77 29 nov 2025 7:16 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Cream caramel, light smoke
Вкус	74	Malt
Финиш	74	Malt

Kitto Connoisseur 82 07 feb 2026 4:52 pm

anter Expert Senior 82 03 may 2026 7:43 pm

It really exceeded my expectations; Fettercairn was a distillery I didn't particularly respect. With its tropical side, it reminded me of some more mature ben nevis. I wish it had a craft presentation; it really could have been more impressive. As it is, it's a very enjoyable and decent whisky. Price-performance ratio: Good, Very good. Would I buy it again?: Yes, I could.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	A not-too-loud but quite fruity aroma; yellow berries, stone fruit, green pear. Soft spices and a distinct vanilla, making it even more pronounced custard. Petit beurre biscuits dipped in milk. Lemon cake crust. Refreshing herbs like fresh cumin and fennel seeds. Apricot jam, peach juice. Pie crust. Quite delightful.
Вкус	83	A soft, round body, slightly below average if not medium. Peach, apricot, mango. A hint of papaya. That's the tropical feel. Vanilla cream. A side reminiscent of small tropical fruit tarts. Balanced sweetness, medium to low if not very low. Again, subtle spices; fennel and cumin seeds, plus a hint of fresh ginger in the background. Powder. It exceeded my expectations! Enjoyable.
Финиш	80	A hint of fresh mint is added here. It's like plum and apricot ice cream or sorbet. This is the spiciest part; fennel and cumin seeds are prominent. A side reminiscent of light passion fruit or passion fruit-infused sauces. Low intensity, a short to perhaps slightly longer finish. Interestingly, while it doesn't feel underpowered in the rest of the dish, the lack of distinctness in the finish subtly suggests this. It's not unpleasant, but a little more could have created a nicer ending.

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 82 06 sep 2018 1:11 pm

I never did try a core range age-stated official bottling of Fettercairn. With the 12yo ‘1824’ edition [WB] long since gone, what better dram to have as a precursor to the 28yo than Whyte & Mackay’s new 12yo released in August 2018. N: Sherried/bready/porridge-y/raisin-y profile. T: Like a rough Dalmore, it’s really sweet and malty with a gooey biscuit-y heart. Thin too, 40% - grrr. F: A bitter turn with some bite. The thinness continues to be marked. C: Boy, does Paterson know about sweetness. Surprisingly tasty. Scores a C [The 28yo follows, currently unlisted on WB] https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2018/09/06/relaunch-fettercairn/

Jolemann Expert Senior 81 29 dec 2020 3:54 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	Oranges, fruit compote, malty
Вкус	81	quite mild, mint, slightly alcoholic
Финиш	80	very short

chrisvdv Member Senior 82 30 dec 2021 10:33 pm

Tropical fruits, caramel, nectarine

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