FETTERCAIRN 12 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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The reason why we often think that lower ABV percentages are not as good as higher ABVS, is simply because lower ABVs normally cost less. To me, the Fettercairn 12 fits well in the group of ' 12y old whiskies which are decent for any occasion'. As a finish, more vanilla, with barely any dry element to round the dram out. Very down-to-earth, easy to process. Okay in my book, nothing bad about it at all. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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Moreover, our perception of alcohol by volume percentages is twisted, as we think that 'more expensive bottles, with higher ABV percentages, are automatically better whiskies'. The texture is of a water-like viscosity, which means this whisky goes down quite well, and it's a bit more difficult to keep it swirling around in your mouth. That's understandable, as you do not want to anger a distributor or brand in such a way that they refuse to provide you with subsequent samples. But what is the possible downside then? If that is a bit much, here's the gist: chill filtration makes sure your whisky does not 'fog up'. It removes the fatty acids, proteins, and esters from the whisky, and these are responsible for your whisky turning less translucent.This maturation needs to happen on wooden casks made from oak not exceeding 700l in volume (Scotch Whisky Act of 1988 and 1990). I'm a licensed Q-grader - different liquid sure - but sensory evaluation of valuable drinks is my job... Nose: Fruity, apricot, peach, plum, raspberry, floral, rose, turkish delight dusted with icing sugar, yeasty, ginger and orange marmalade on toasted malt loaf/soreen. In 1830, Sir Alexander sold the distillery as well as Fasque Estate to Sir John Gladstone, father of William Ewart Gladstone who would be Prime Minister on four occasions over the course of the 19th century and, during which time, he would not only legalize the selling of bottled whisky to the public, but also scrap the Malt Tax.

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Well, according to the sleuth, this expression is merely 40% ABV, is chill filtered, and is very expensive. But are these points we can put in the "negative" list? Let's find out!Whisky is 'expensive', but the price does not say anything about the way it tastes. Your 50,000 dollar bottle does not taste better than my 200 dollar bottle, because whether you like certain flavours and aromas is a personal thing.