Speyside Distillery Scott’s Selection Fettercairn 1989 (16 year old) 55.9%
Bourbon/ Dist: 1989 Btl: 2005/ Tasted: Mar2005
Clean, pronounced, light, crisp, nuttyaromas of perfumed orange blossom, dried apricots and earthy notes with a spirit prickle – no burning car tyres here. Dry on the palate with an oily mouth feel and an intensity of slightly smoky, crisp, nutty, winey white fruits. A pleasant spicy middle and a long nutty finish and a floral/ botanical note in the finish.
This is incredibly oily, it really coats the mouth. A drop of water subdues its earthy charater and emphasises the orange fruit note. On the palate it softens and again brings out the juicy orange/ tangerine/ Satsuma flavours along with a spiciness and a hint of smoke.
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