Fettercairn 2008 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54.2%

This Fettercairn 18 Year Old Single Malt was distilled in 2008 and matured in refill hogsheads for 18 years. This is a very limited release of just 226 bottles.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh, malty, and delightfully fragrant. It opens with sweet grist and a greenhouse burst of potted geraniums, accompanied by an elegant touch of old-school floral perfume. The fruit profile is crisp and defined by sharp pip and stone fruits – think underripe white peaches, nectarines, and crunchy orchard apple cores.

Palate: Broad, textured, and significantly more full-bodied than the delicate nose suggests. The orchard fruits turn warm and baked, stepping right into a generous slice of pear pie served alongside a thick, comforting dollop of vanilla custard. A quiet, warming rasp of freshly grated nutmeg grounds the richness across the mid-palate.

Finish: A lively snap of ground white pepper cuts through the custardy weight, leaving a mouth-watering, clean finish that lingers on tart stewed pears, astringent quince paste, and sweet malt that keeps you reaching straight back for the glass.