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The National
6 days ago
- Business
- The National
200-year-old Highland distillery's whisky available first time in US
Fettercairn is celebrating a major milestone as it has announced it will be offering its collection of rare and aged single malt Scotch whisky to the American market for the first time. 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. READ MORE: Musician records album in historic Highland oil tank with record-breaking reverb 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. (Image: Fettercairn) '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.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Fettercairn Scotch Now Available For The First Time In The U.S.
Fettercairn distillery in the Scottish highlands. Fettercairn is a Highlands single malt with 200 years of history, but for the first time, the Scotch is coming to the United States. The brand is starting with five highly-allocated prestige expressions, aged between 24 and 50 years this year, and will begin to launch more age statements over the coming years, said Anice Kim-Saunders, Vice President of Marketing for Fettercairn. While it may seem like an unusual choice to introduce high-end Scotches before the core range, Scotch has benefited from drinkers' desire to 'trade up' from premium to high-end and super-premium products, according to a 2024 report from the Distilled Spirits Council, which said that since 2003, super-premium single-malt Scotch volumes have grown more than 102%. 'We've been planning this one for a long time,' said Benjamin Boice, the U.S. Single Malt Specialist for Whyte & MacKay, the company which owns Fettercairn as well as other brands like The Dalmore. 'Over the last four years, we've pulled out of 70 different markets across the world to be able to hold on to and to build stock up enough where we felt confident to bring it to the United States.' It's been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said. Those whisky geeks are one of the reasons they started with the older age statements. 'We wanted to kind of bring out something that really, I think, showcases the DNA to a level that you think is just absolutely, just divine,' Boice said. A cooling ring on a still at Fettercairn. One distinguishing feature of the Scotch is that the stills have cooling rings. Distillery manager Stewart Walker, a village local who joined Fettercairn in 1990, explained that in the 1950s, then distillery manager Allistair Menzies wanted to create a lighter, more floral style of spirit. He did this by at first hosing down the stills, and then eventually installing copper rings, which drench the outside of the stills with water, creating a lot of steam — and a more delicate spirit. The lighter fruiter notes pass on to the distilled spirit, while the heavier, oilier notes condense and fall back in the still. There's even a nod to the ring on the neck of the Fettercairn bottle, which depending on the expression is clear or copper colored, with ridges symbolizing water dripping down the bottle. Cooling rings aren't the only way to create a lighter spirit. The effect could have been achieved through new stills with longer necks or a different shape, but this sort of ingenious tweak is key to the legacy of Fettercairn thinking outside of the box. 'It's such a cheap piece of engineering that's made such a huge fundamental change to the spirit we made,' Walker said. 'But the beauty is if it didn't work, he could have gone back to the way it was.' The brand is looking to evolve for the future, Walker said, hinting at other projects in the pipeline, like a Scottish oak program. 'Innovation comes naturally at Fettercairn,' Walker said. 'We're always asking ourselves should we try this? Can we try this? A bit part of that was the cooling ring.' The first round of Fettercairn whisky coming to the United States, aged 24 to 50 years old. Tasters can see the effect the ring has in the older expressions. The 24 year old has lots of mango and tropical fruit ($650 a bottle; 500 allocated for the U.S.) and an American Oak ex-bourbon cask lends a lot of vanilla. The 28 still has tropical fruit, but it's more cooked and caramelized, like a banana foster ($650 a bottle; 500 allocated for the U.S.). The 50 year old is a different beast. It was aged for 45 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for around five years in a 1987 tawny port pipe cask, and has notes of chocolate-covered raisins, molasses and leather.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'A little bit of Glasgow magic': TV chef to host event for debut cookbook
A popular TV chef is celebrating the launch of her debut cookbook with a pop-up event. Glasgow chef and TV presenter Julie Lin will be appearing at fried chicken spot Birds at Phillies, in Shawlands, on Sunday, May 18. The event will mark the release of her debut cookbook Sama Sama. Read more: Fundraising day to honour legacy of former Glasgow Times sports reporter Guests at the event will be treated to a limited edition set menu, featuring dishes straight from the book. This will include Julie's crispy chicken burger, which consists of southern fried chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, carrot slaw, and a drizzle of fish sauce caramel. The menu will also include criss-cut fries and a Fettercairn Sama Sama Serve cocktail, created by Julie in collaboration with Fettercairn whisky. Guests will also have the opportunity to chat with Julie and get their new cookbooks signed. Tickets for the event, which will run from 5pm to 8.30pm, are priced at £20 per person, which includes the full set menu and a welcome cocktail. Bookings are now open and can be made by emailing Julie said: "I'm so excited to be celebrating Sama Sama with my friends at Birds. "Nick and I have known each other for years, so to bring this collaboration to life - with one of my favourite recipes - feels really special. "It's all about great food, great company, and a little bit of Glasgow magic." This event is the first of its kind for the Birds at Phillies, well known to locals for its popular fried chicken. The collaboration brings Julie together with her old friend Nick Watkins, the founder of Birds. The pair have a shared passion for bold flavours, welcoming hospitality, and a laid-back atmosphere. Read more: 'What do you call a wizard's dog?': Pupil reaches joke competition final Nick said: "Kicking off our first ever Birds collab with Julie couldn't feel more right. "She's one of the most exciting voices in food right now, and a good pal too - so it's the perfect full circle moment. "We can't wait to welcome everyone for an amazing night of food, whisky and good times." This is just the first in a series of collaborations for Birds, which hopes to continue offering unique food, drink, and cultural experiences to its customers.
