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Cadenhead Fettercairn 1988 2017 28 Years Old 55,4%

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Reviewed 24 June 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Independent Bottler
Cadenhead
Age
28 years
ABV
55.4%
Vintage
1988
Bottled
2017

Fettercairn is becoming one of my favorite lesser-known & affordable Highland distillery. This is comparable to many of the much more expensive Lowlands from Littlemill & Rosebank or old Irish whiskies despite having a much cheaper price, very good value for money

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Cadenhead Fettercairn 1988 2017 28 Years Old 55,4%

24 June 2026
89

Fettercairn is becoming one of my favorite lesser-known & affordable Highland distillery. This is comparable to many of the much more expensive Lowlands from Littlemill & Rosebank or old Irish whiskies despite having a much cheaper price, very good value for money

Body

Floral & light fruitiness, honey, hint of spices, vanilla, slightly creamy, very sweet & easy to drink despite the 55,4% ABV

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