1989 Fettercairn 15 Year Old Cask Strength

Here’s a detailed tasting profile for the 1989 Fettercairn 15 Year Old Cask Strength, a bold Highland single malt with vintage character:

Distillery: Fettercairn, Highlands, Scotland

Vintage: Distilled 1 November 1989

Bottled: 18 September 2006

Age: 15 years

Cask Type: White Oak (some editions finished in Spanish Sherry Wood)

Cask Strength: 64.0% ABV

Nose :- Dry and rustic: Dusty oak boards, grain mash, and old books. Hints of lemon peel, medicinal herbs. A touch of carpentry shop and dry hay

Palate :- Powerful and rich: Juicy wood, sweet cream, and heated oak. Notes of cappuccino, toffee, and milk chocolate. Underlying mineral tones and a faint industrial edge

Finish :- Spicy and invigorating: Lingering pipe tobacco, chocolate, and woody creaminess. A touch of metallic sourness adds intrigue

A robust and unapologetic Highland malt, showcasing Fettercairn’s earthy, old-school style.The high ABV delivers intensity, but the layered wood, cream, and spice make it deeply rewarding