Cadenhead's Fettercairn 17 Year Old Chairman's Stock Cask Strength

Finished in a Granada rum cask since 2019, this bottling from Fettercairn distillery features notes of barbecued bananas, pineapple upside down cake and lemon zest. Fettercairn is a highland distillery sat by the Cairngorm Mountatins. Given the equipment and production style, its easy to see why a firm, relatively heavy, nutty style whisky is created. Furthermore, between 1995 & 2009, the condensers were made of stainless steel, adding a slightly burnt, pot ale character to the new make. However, a cooling ring at the top of the swan neck, spraying cold water down the still sides, helps reflux and guides the spirit towards a lighter profile. Nose: Barbecued bananas, mineral notes, pampas grass, sherbert lemons. Flavour: Coastal notes, miso, chalk. Finish: Pineapple upside down cake, gooseberries, lemon zest.