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Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 28 Years

Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch

Date Tasted:
Country: Scotland
Alcohol: 42%
96 Points
Platinum Medal
Superlative
$1250

Fettercairn
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 28 Years

Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch

Date Tasted:
Country: Scotland
Alcohol: 42%
Brilliant golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of roasted pecan pie, chocolate nut fudge, sour cherry-peach chutney, and butter cookie and fruitcake with a satiny, bright, fruity full body and a warming, complex, very long finish evoking elements of toasted granola, creme brulee and peach-pear tart, honeyed dried fruits, and chai. An outstanding Single Malt Scotch that is decadently rich yet ethereal at the same time with a lengthy finish that continues to evolve and fascinate.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Complex, Fruity, Spicy & Rich
Aroma Aroma: roasted pecan pie, chocolate nut fudge, sour cherry-peach chutney, and butter cookie and fruitcake
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with elements of toasted granola, creme brulee and peach-pear tart, honeyed dried fruits, and chai
Smoothness Smoothness: Warming
Finish Finish: Very Long
Enjoy Enjoy: neat and on the rocks
Bottom Line Bottom Line: An outstanding Single Malt Scotch that is decadently rich yet ethereal at the same time with a lengthy finish that continues to evolve and fascinate.
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Whyte & Mackay North America

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Highland Single Malt Scotch

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About
Highland Single Malt Scotch
The Highlands consist of the portion of Scotland north of a line from Dundee on the North Sea coast in the east to Greenock on the Irish Sea in the west. Highland malt whiskies cover a broad spectrum of styles. They are generally aromatic, smooth and medium bodied, with palates that range from lushly complex to floral delicacy. The subregions of the Highlands include Speyside; the North, East and West Highlands.

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Fettercairn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 28 Years rating was calculated by to be 96 points out of 100 on 1/23/2025. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.