Fettercairn Whisky Distillery Celebrates 200 Years
Scotch single malt whisky distillery Fettercairn is celebrating 200 years of fine single malt whisky in one of the UK’s flourishing whisky districts. The company has achieved a lot more than ages during its two hundred years of operation. From top awards, honors, and premium spirits, it has set the standards for the industry.
The Fettercairn Distillery was founded by Alexander Ramsay in 1824 after he converted a corn mill at Nethermill into a distillery. He was forced to sell the estate to the Gladstone family in 1829 as he lost his fortune. Afterward, William Gladstone went on to become Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, enacting numerous tax reforms regarding whisky. Whyte & Mackay acquired Fettercairn distillery in 1973. Since then, the distillery has been operated by the company.
The Fettercairn Distillery Under Whyte & Mackay
The distillery prides itself on one of the most unique whisky production processes that has formed part of its heritage since 1824. There are three elements that Fettercairn considers vital to the creation of incomparable expression.
- Water: Pure and clean mountain water is one of the most important elements. This is the base on which all spirits are formulated.
- Stills: Fettercairn Distillery possesses specially designed stills that empower the blending process of its expressions. The company states on its website that “their unique cooling rings, capture only the purest expression of our whisky’s character.”
- Casks and Warehouse: This may seem old-fashioned, yet no machine can outperform hand-selecting casks. According to the website, the “casks are hand selected to compliment and honor our tropical new make spirit before they are tucked away to rest and mature in one of our 14 dunnage warehouses.”
Since 2020, the company has won 5 gold awards at the ISC (The International Spirits Challenge) setting high standards for whisky. Fettercairn Distillery will continue to produce premium single malt whiskies in its unique way.