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Fettercairn 16 year old, 46.4%

Price: 120 Issue: Winter 2025 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Single Malt Scotch

Aged entirely in bourbon barrels, this is the first 16 year old to be a member of Fettercairn’s core lineup. Pine forest starts things off on the nose, but there are tropical notes— lemon and lime—tea, chocolate sweetness, and orange peel all gracing the palate. The finish is long and tropical, with more citrus. A Highland with tropical zest and flair.