A bottling of 1985 vintage Scapa by industry veterans Gordon & Macphail. The spirit was distilled just after the distillery was modernised & bottled 10 years later, by which time the distillery was mothballed (albeit temporarily). Scapa flow, a stretch of water linking the North Sea to the Atlantic, is famous for its roles in both World Wars, The distillery, near Kirkwall, fails to be the northern most in Scotland by only half a mile. It was founded in 1885, & was powered by a waterwheel that has now been restored. Two of the original warehouses survive, accommodating empty casks, but most of the present fabric dates from 1959. The water supply is very peaty, but the distillery uses wholly unpeated malt. It has a Lomond wash-still, which may contribute to a slight oiliness of the whisky. Maturation is in Bourbon casks, & that may account for the vanilla notes, sometimes suggesting very spicy chocolate - or licorice of the salty style made in the Netherlands. House style Salt, hay. Oily, spicy chocolate. Aperitif. Nose: apple, mango, vanilla, all very freshly picked Nose: apple, mango, vanilla, all very freshly picked Palate: Cardamom & cinnamon add a little kick to the frutiness Finish: Medium long, malty & fruity ...
A single cask bottling of Scapa whisky matured for 17 years before bottling by Gordon & Mac Phail. The whisky was matured in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel & only 173 bottles were produced. ...
A very rare 1980 vintage from Scapa, bottled at 25 years old at an impressive 54% ABV! Presented in a nice wooden case with metal plate to the front. This is a very rare & collectable bottle. Nose: Cinnamon, honey & cereal notes with a smattering of sea spray. Palate: Full bodies & rich in the mouth with honey, oranges & sweet oak. Finish: Long & spicy - this is delicious! ...
Scapa 2006 Reserve Collection 10 Year Old is part of the Distillery Reserve Collection from Chivas Brothers. The Reserve Collection was created to replace the Cask Strength series. Distilled on 23rd November 2006. This was bottled at natural cask strength from a single first fill sherry butt cask. There are only 888 bottles. ...
Scapa 2006 Reserve Collection 10 Year Old is part of the Distillery Reserve Collection from Chivas Brothers. The Reserve Collection was created to replace the Cask Strength series. Distilled on 23rd November 2006. This was bottled at natural cask strength from a single first fill sherry butt cask. There are only 888 bottles. ...
The Orcadian is a 16 year old from Orkney's Scapa was relaunched in 2008, but sadly, now discontinued, even after winning World Whiskies Awards 2012 - Best Island 13 to 20 years - what a shame. Still a few bottles left. Nose: Thick & rich & notes of honeycomb & toffee. Dried peels & marmalade & malt. Palate: Full of body with heather & grass, oak & winter spices & honey. Finish: Long & developing with notes of dry oak & a gentle smoke. ...
Scorpions (Mackmyra) Single Malt Whisky - 70cl 40% Matured in German sweet cherry wine casks. ...
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Scapa 17 Year Old 2005 Gordon & MacPhail Single Cask Single Malt
Scotch Whisky - 70cl 56.4%
A single cask bottling of Scapa whisky matured for 17 years before bottling by Gordon & MacPhail. The whisky was matured in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel and only 186 bottles were produced.
A single cask bottling of Scapa whisky matured for 17 years before bottling by Gordon & Mac Phail. The whisky was matured in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel & only 186 bottles were produced.
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