Fettercairn 2006/2024 - Malts of Scotland
Imagine sitting on the terrace on a warm summer evening, the sun low in the sky and amber-coloured gold sparkling in your glass. The Fettercairn 2006/2024 from Malts of Scotland is just the whisky to turn such moments into unforgettable experiences. This independent bottling from the Scottish Highlands is not only a delight for the senses, but also a real value-for-money wonder.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Exotic fruits dominate the nose - first and foremost a juicy pineapple, which immediately conjures up a holiday mood. Coconut flakes join in and enhance the tropical feeling even further. But that's just the beginning: vanilla - and lots of it - envelops the fruit flavours like a warm summer breeze. Flat peach and mango complete the exotic bouquet, while sugar syrup provides a seductive sweetness. As a fresh counterpoint, grapefruit makes its presence felt and lends the whole a revitalising citrus note. This nose is pure summer poetry - fresh, lively and irresistibly inviting.
Palate
The tropical journey continues on the palate, but takes an interesting turn. The creamy mouthfeel envelops the taste buds like silk before white pepper provides a pleasant spiciness. This shows that this whisky is more than just a fruity summer drink. It then becomes extremely flavoursome - the vanilla returns, this time accompanied by striking oak, which lends structure and depth to the whole. A juicy pear rounds off the flavour experience and provides a wonderful balance between sweetness and spice.
Finish
The finish is of medium length and develops wonderfully round. The beautifully fruity-sweet notes return, but now accompanied by pleasant tannins that give the whisky an elegant structure. It becomes astringent - a sign of the quality of the casks used. Particularly impressive: for a non-peated whisky, the finish is really very long and leaves an impression like milk after frothing with a drop of coffee - creamy, soft and with a hint of roasted flavours.
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To our bottle sharingsThoughts
Marcel 85/100
A true summer hit that instantly lifts your spirits with its tropical fruitiness and creamy vanilla. The Fettercairn 2006/2024 is an uncomplicated pleasure that’s fun to drink while surprisingly full of character – perfect for relaxed evenings without any fuss.
Sascha 85/100
The Fettercairn 2006/2024 impresses with a balanced interplay between exotic sweetness and a spicy oak structure that gives the whisky depth. Its complex aroma profile and long, velvety finish make it a remarkably well-crafted Highland malt with excellent value for money.
Value for Money: Excellent
💸 This whisky offers an outstanding value for money and is our value pick.
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What makes the Fettercairn 2006/2024 from Malts of Scotland stand out compared to other Highland whiskies?
The Fettercairn 2006/2024 stands out due to its combination of tropical fruitiness, creamy mouthfeel, and an unusually spicy depth. Despite lacking an age statement, it displays a complex balance of vanilla, oak, and fruity notes that sets it apart from many other Highland whiskies.
How does the quality of the casks influence the taste and finish of this whisky?
The quality of the casks used imparts an elegant, astringent character to the finish, accompanied by pleasant tannins. These cask notes give the whisky a creamy, soft texture with a hint of roasted aromas, which is particularly impressive and long-lasting for a non-peated whisky.
Why is the whisky perceived as very balanced and complex despite its young age?
Although the Fettercairn 2006/2024 carries no age statement, its complexity arises from careful cask selection and independent bottling. The combination of exotic fruits, vanilla, spicy notes, and a structured oak character creates a harmonious and multi-layered tasting experience.