{"product_id":"cadenhead-fettercairn-2006-19-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Cadenhead Fettercairn 2006 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadenhead Fettercairn 2006 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Highland single malt from Scotland's oldest independent bottler: distilled in 2006, matured 19 years in ex-bourbon barrels, and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in a 700mL bottle — non-chill filtered, natural colour — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFettercairn is one of the Highlands' quietly great distilleries, and this spirit was distilled during its stainless-steel-condenser era (1995–2009) — the period that gives Fettercairn its famously tropical, fruit-forward character. Nineteen years in ex-bourbon barrels have amplified that into a big, creamy, bourbon-influenced malt that independent reviewers rate among the best of Cadenhead's recent Original Collection releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes (independent review of this exact bottling, scored 8.7\/10): the nose offers vanilla, crème brûlée, nutmeg, white grapes, yellow plums, gooseberries, and Galia melon; the palate is creamy, with walnut skins, almonds, peach pits, allspice, grapes, and quince jelly; the finish runs medium with vanilla, cloves, and coconut. A second review adds fruit salad, toffee popcorn, nectarines, mango, and vanilla bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy buy it? Because 19-year-old Fettercairn is scarce at any price — the distillery's own range rarely reaches this age — and the ex-bourbon profile is the definitive expression of its tropical house style. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=WM+Cadenhead\"\u003eWM Cadenhead collection\u003c\/a\u003e, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003efine spirits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing note: neat; a drop of water releases the melon and tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Fettercairn distillery?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the eastern Highlands of Scotland, at the foot of the Cairngorms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV), 700mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the stainless-steel-condenser era?\u003c\/strong\u003e From 1995 to 2009 Fettercairn used a stainless-steel condenser, which produced a lighter, fruitier, more tropical spirit than the copper condensers used before and after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WM Cadenhead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50531421847595,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/b25-fettercairn.jpg?v=1790666494","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/cadenhead-fettercairn-2006-19-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}