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The Old Fettercairn distillery (a.k.a. Fettercairn or Nethermill) was converted from an old cornmill in 1824, was among the first flush of licensed operations that followed the watershed Act of the preceding year. Fettercairn whisky was used in the Buchanan and Johnnie Walker blended whisky brands that had become so popular by the end of the century. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1887 and then was silent from 1926 until the outbreak of World War II.
During that period, it had come close to being dismantled since a buyer could not be found. In the event Joseph Hobbs bought the distillery, although no production could take place before the outbreak of World War II.
Fettercairn now belongs to Whyte & Mackay. There are two pairs of stills which have reflux fixtures fitted to their rather straight necks. The warehouses contain about 25,000 casks of whisky at different stages of maturity, some going back to 1939.
Old Fettercairn is the official name for the whisky. It is lightly peated but the water used to make it is also peaty so it emerges as a well-textured malt with creamy, fine feel and medium weight. Some smoke, spice, vanilla lacing and a nutty/malty tone all the way through. The standard issue is 10 years old and 40/43% vol., with rare offerings from the independents. It is used in the Whyte & Mackay blend. |
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