Whyte & Mackay, has announced the launch of the fifth and final Warehouse Collection bottling, from its Fettercairn Distillery.
Fettercairn Warehouse 14 (51.2% ABV) is a single malt Scotch
whisky, which was initially matured in first-fill and second-fill ex-Bourbon
barrels, before being finished in stout, dark ale and pale ale casks.
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| Fettercairn Warehouse 14 |
This latest release from the Highlands based distillery, which was initially created as an experiment in the unique Warehouse 14 at Fettercairn, was created by Whyte & Mackay Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass.
The Warehouse Collection is said to bring to life curious
whiskies created by Fettercairn, combined with the treasure trove of unusual
casks found across their fourteen dunnage warehouses. The previous four releases have been from
Warehouse 2, but for this final release, Fettercairn has looked to a warehouse
at the opposite side of the distillery.
Warehouse 14 looks out on to the Cairngorms and is more
exposed to the elements and changing seasons which has undoubtedly helped to
shape this very special final release.
Fettercairn’s signature house style, which is abundant with
tropical fruit flavours and soft spice, is created by the unique cooling ring,
which ensures only the purest vapours rise and produces the distinctive
tropical characteristic, remains a feature of Warehouse 14 on the nose and on
the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Gregg Glass, said: “The response to
our first four warehouse releases has been incredibly encouraging. Our ethos
with the Fettercairn Warehouse Collection was to offer a taste of the
experiments laid down here, with each limited edition expression exploring
different flavour characteristics that enhance our unique tropical house style.
With the release of Warehouse 14 we were looking to create another new
expression of our house style, building on the influence of ex-bourbon casks,
which work very well with our distinctive tropical notes, whilst exploring the
unique influence of casks sourced from local craft beer producers.”
Fettercairn Warehouse 14, is now available from specialist
retailers, for a RRP of £70.00.
Posted by Steve Rush