200-year-old Highland distillery's whisky available first time in US
Founded in 1824 and nestled at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain range, Fettercairn is known for its signature copper cooling ring, an industry first that creates the distillery's distinctive light, tropical-style spirits.
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Stewart Walker, Fettercairn distillery manager, said he is proud to showcase what makes the distillery so 'distinctive'.
He said: 'Fettercairn has always been for those who embrace curiosity and appreciate exceptional flavours.
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'As the appetite for characterful and rare single malts grows in the US, we're proud to showcase what makes Fettercairn so distinctive - vibrant tropical notes, elegant complexity and a heritage of boundary-pushing whisky making.'
Andrew Lennie, Fettercairn Brand Ambassador, said it is a privilege to see Fettercairn on the American shelves for the first time.
He said: 'This is an incredibly proud moment for our whole team, bringing 200 years of Fettercairn to the USA for the first time.
'Some of the range we are launching in the USA includes whiskies that Stewart worked on when he first joined the distillery.
'It is a privilege to see them on the shelves and in the glasses of the most discerning American whisky fans.'
Lennie added: 'The five expressions we're launching show the ways our whisky develops throughout the maturation journey, delivering an incredible depth of flavour. We're looking forward to sharing it with you.'
Fettercairn Single Malt Scotch Whisky's core range is currently available in more than 40 countries across the world.
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