Fettercairn distillery

Fettercairn distillery is a whisky distillery located in the village of Fettercairn, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland, having been established in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsay.

History

The distillery was founded by Sir Alexander Ramsay, who converted a corn mill into a distillery following the Excise Act of 1823, which made legal distillation more accessible. The distillery changed hands several times over the years and was acquired by the Whyte & Mackay group in 1973.

Production

Fettercairn distillery uses traditional methods to produce its single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery sources its water from a natural spring in the nearby Grampian Mountains. The production process includes malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and maturation. The distillery is known for its unique cooling ring, which sprays water over the stills to increase reflux and create a lighter spirit.

Products

Fettercairn distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, including:

• Fettercairn 12 Year Old
• Fettercairn 28 Year Old
• Fettercairn 40 Year Old
• Fettercairn 50 Year Old

Visitor Centre

The distillery has a visitor centre that offers guided tours, tastings, and a shop where visitors can purchase Fettercairn whiskies and branded merchandise. The tours provide insights into the history of the distillery and the whisky-making process.

See also

• List of whisky distilleries in Scotland
• Scotch whisky
• Single malt whisky
• Whyte & Mackay