Scapa
16 Years Old
- 48
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Islands
Scapa is a Single Malt Whisky produced in the Orkney Isles, off the northern coast of Scotland. Situated near the North Sea, the area's known for its rugged natural conditions. The distillery draws water for the mashing process from the Orquil Springs, fed by local rainfall. The name 'Scapa', which translates to 'boat', comes from the Old Norse language, spoken by the Vikings and historically used in Orkney. The distillery...
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Scapa is a Single Malt Whisky produced in the Orkney Isles, off the northern coast of Scotland. Situated near the North Sea, the area's known for its rugged natural conditions. The distillery draws water for the mashing process from the Orquil Springs, fed by local rainfall. The name 'Scapa', which translates to 'boat', comes from the Old Norse language, spoken by the Vikings and historically used in Orkney.
The distillery carries out a long fermentation process and distills the whisky in a Lomond still - a still known for producing a fruitier spirit. It then matures in ex-American Oak Casks, stored in warehouses on Orkney. These production methods aim to reflect the environmental and cultural influences of the island in the character of the whisky.
Scapa 16 Years Old is at the heart of the Scapa Single Malt Collection. Expect notes of warm spices to complement the fruit notes like a symphony.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Notes of juicy mangoes and aromatic, luxurious leather combine with notes of vanilla cream and hints of clementine peel for an enticing nose.
Palate - Silky and creamy on the palate with notes of spiced apple pie, vanilla fudge, smooth oak, and pineapple baked with mulled spices.
Finish - Complex, fruity, and slightly spiced.
The distillery carries out a long fermentation process and distills the whisky in a Lomond still - a still known for producing a fruitier spirit. It then matures in ex-American Oak Casks, stored in warehouses on Orkney. These production methods aim to reflect the environmental and cultural influences of the island in the character of the whisky.
Scapa 16 Years Old is at the heart of the Scapa Single Malt Collection. Expect notes of warm spices to complement the fruit notes like a symphony.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Notes of juicy mangoes and aromatic, luxurious leather combine with notes of vanilla cream and hints of clementine peel for an enticing nose.
Palate - Silky and creamy on the palate with notes of spiced apple pie, vanilla fudge, smooth oak, and pineapple baked with mulled spices.
Finish - Complex, fruity, and slightly spiced.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig