How about that, a Fettercairn from one of the smaller, and some might say more "picky" independent bottlers. I have no reason why they've waited this long. Oh yes, also Blackadder and Whisky-Doris among others released new Fettercairns this year. This one comes from a bourbon hogshead. The color is pale auburn, darker than golden, yet pale. It smells rich, vanilla cream, mashed banana, pickled beetroot, very light vinegar notes, porter/stout, wasabi, leather, mulled wine, cardamom, fresh clover. The taste is vanilla, sour fruits, lemon, mango, pears, kiwi, honey, marzipan, peppery, a bit austere, glue perhaps, stearic. With a drop of water added it loses some of the austere and stearic bits. The finish is peaty, citric, sunflower, cactus, lemon meringue. That was a strange finish. Usually the longer finishes are those of bold spicy and peppery notes. This had more of a peaty lowlandish finish, perhaps a Bladnoch. But Bladnochs fade pretty quick, this ones still hanging around about 30 minutes after I finished the dram.
An enjoyable whisky that for me, scores high on all tasting aspects: 7.5
Next tasting: Laphroaig Distillery
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