Fettercairn whisky

13 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Known for

The flavour families that most often turn up for Fettercairn.

A guide to the house style rather than a promise: individual releases can differ.

About the distillery

Region
Highland, Scotland
Founded
1824
Status
Producing
Capacity
2.2 million litres of pure alcohol a year (stated capacity, not actual output); as recorded October 2026. Number 85 of 169 by stated capacity.
Stills
4 (2 wash, 2 spirit)
Owner
Owned by Emperador Inc (since 2012), through Whyte & Mackay Ltd; as recorded October 2026
Say it
fett*er*cairn
Visitor tours
Open to visitors (tours from £18, avg £30; checked October 2026). See distillery tour guide.
Visitor rating
4.7 out of 5 (174 reviews); TripAdvisor, October 2026

Read the full history on Whiskipedia

Secondary Market Barometer

2,671 lots sold · £366,179 hammer total

How Fettercairn bottles have traded at Scotch Whisky Auctions and Whisky Auctioneer between January 2011 and October 2026. Hammer prices exclude buyer's premium, VAT and delivery.

Trading volume
#90of 182 distilleries by lots sold
Bids per lot
15.1Whisky Auctioneer only, against 19.9 across all distilleries
Median hammer price
£60average £137, pulled up by the top lots
Independent bottlings
28%of lots (751), the rest official bottlings (1,920)
Highest hammer prices
BottleSoldHammer
Fettercairn 1966 Exceptionally Rare 50 Year Old2020£11,000
Fettercairn 1966 Exceptionally Rare 50 Year Old2020£10,500
Fettercairn 1966 Exceptionally Rare 50 Year Old2025£9,200
Most often sold
BottleLotsMedian
Fettercairn 10 Year Old285£40
Fettercairn 12 Year Old247£40
Fettercairn 30 Year Old145£240

Past auction results, not a valuation or a guide to future prices. Figures compiled 1 November 2026.

Questions

What is the cheapest Fettercairn whisky?
The cheapest Fettercairn whisky is Fettercairn 12 Year Old (12 years old, 40% ABV, 70cl), at £47.95 from Master of Malt. That is £52.90 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Fettercairn Warehouse 2 Batch 3 Limited Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl (£57.45) and Fettercairn Warehouse 14 Batch 001 Highland Single Malt Scotch 2016 Whisky (£64.00).
How much does Fettercairn whisky cost?
Fettercairn whisky costs from £47.95 to £19,000.00, with a median of £149.95 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Fettercairn 50 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl.
What is the oldest Fettercairn whisky you can buy?