Cadenhead Chairman's Stock Fettercairn 17 yr Cask Strength

The Chairman’s Stock bottlings explore an array of casks specially selected from Cadenhead's late Chairman Hedley G. Wright’s private collection.

Released in small batches to preserve the limited stock available, the Chairman’s Stock range features single cask, cask strength whiskies varying in age and cask type.

Fettercairn is a highland distillery sat by the Cairngorm Mountains. Given its equipment and production style, it's easy to see how the distillery creates a firm, relatively heavy, nutty whisky.

Between 1995 & 2009, the condensers were made of stainless steel, adding a slightly burnt pot ale character to the new make. However, a cooling ring at the top of the swan neck, spraying cold water down the still sides, helps reflux and guides the spirit towards a lighter profile.

This expression was re-casked into a Grenadian Rum Barrel in 2019. 

Total worldwide outturn: 240 bottles

Producer's Tasting Notes

Nose: Barbecued bananas, mineral notes, pampas grass, sherbert lemons.

Palate: Coastal notes, miso, chalk.

Finish: Pineapple upside down cake, gooseberries, lemon zest.

700 mL

54.8% ABV