Scapa 10 years

The Scapa 10-year-old is a recent addition to the core range of the Scapa distillery, located on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This expression is part of the new Signature Single Malts collection, which also includes 16- and 21-year-old variants.

The Scapa 10-year-old is matured in first-fill American oak casks, which contributes to its unique flavour profile. The distillery is known for using unpeated malted barley and a longer fermentation period, resulting in a smooth and fruity whisky.

Tasting note

Nose

Fresh pineapple and mango, followed by the sweetness of crème brûlée with honey, complemented by accents of cinnamon and citrus peel.

Taste

Stewed apples and warming spices combine with notes of vanilla custard, then banana, milk chocolate and toasted oak emerge.

Finish

Balanced, fruity and pleasantly spicy.

Scapa Distillery

Scapa Distillery is located on the scenic Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, north of mainland Scotland. Founded in 1885 by John Townsend, Scapa has a long and varied history, with multiple ownership transfers and periods of non-production.

A unique feature of Scapa Distillery is the use of a Lomond wash still, a rare type of still that produces a smoother and fruitier spirit. Scapa is one of the few distilleries still using this technique, which contributes to the distinctive flavour profiles of their whiskies.

Scapa whiskies are known for their smooth and approachable character, often described as light and delicate with subtle maritime influences such as a hint of sea salt. Maturation takes place mainly in American oak bourbon casks, which creates rich notes of vanilla and caramel. The combination of traditional methods and the unique influence of the Orkney environment makes Scapa Distillery a popular name in the world of Scotch whisky.