Fettercairn Distillery was founded in 1824 by Sir Alexander Ramsay. He converted a former corn mill into a distillery, and it is close to the small town of Laurencekirk, between Dundee and Aberdeen. It was the second distillery, after The Glenlivet, to take out an official License to Distil following the introduction of The Excise Act in 1823. The original name was Old Fettercairn. Former owners include Sir john Gladstone, father of former UK Prime Minister William Gladstone. It has been owned by Whyte & Mackay since 1973 and has grown a fine reputation for its tropical fruity single malts. The only place in Scotland that has cooling rings attached to the necks of its stills, which run water down the outside to increase reflux.
Fettercairn
The Highlands
Established 1824
Quirky yet traditional, Fettercairn is a Highland distillery with a twist.
Spirit Character
An exceptional Highland single malt packed with character, complexity and tropical fruit notes.
Taste profile
Chocolate
Pineapple
Tropical Fruit
Indicative bottle values by age
A snapshot of current market pricing across key age statements for Fettercairn. Values are indicative and for illustrative purposes only.
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1824
OwnerWhyte & Mackay
Number of Stills2 Wash Stills, 2 Spirit Stills
Annual Capacity2,200,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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