The 2023 release of Fettercairn 16 Year Old is the 4nd release of this single malt. It brings together a maturation journey in 1st fill ex-Port Pipes and fully matured ex-Bourbon casks - a finely balanced spirit that accentuates the beauty of the tropical Fettercairn house style.
Each release of Fettercairn 16 Year Old single malt showcases a maturation journey that enhances the tropical distillery character derived from the copper cooling ring distillation process.
Colour: Rich gold amber.
Nose: Tropical fruit warmth with layers of berry fruits, rich cacao, sugared almonds and floral top notes.
Taste: Seasonal blackberries and raspberries interweave with natural vanilla and caramel notes. Softly balanced plum with fresh baked ginger cake, cherries and aged oak spice accentuate the tropical house characteristics of Fettercairn Single Malt.
Finish: Salted caramel, sandalwood and iced ginger cake.