Description

Scapa 2005 Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Gordon & MacPhail 2018 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 43%           Age: No Age Statement          Country: Scotland

Scapa Distillery was opened in 1885 and embarked on a century of production involving few changes of ownership. It was silent for two years from 1934 and was rebuilt in 1959.

Located in the north-east of Scotland in the heart of the world famous whisky producing region of Speyside, Gordon & MacPhail is an independent family owned and managed firm which has been bottling Single Malt Whiskies for over 119 years.

From its humble beginnings as a retailer, Gordon and MacPhail has grown to become a diverse and dynamic company with a number of different business interests. Today the company is a retailer, wholesaler, exporter, bottler of Single Malt Scotch Whisky and distiller, owning Benromach Distillery in Forres.

Gordon & MacPhail is owned and directed by the third and fourth generation of the Urquhart family and employs over 130 people from its base in Elgin.

This Scapa 2005 has been matured in refill ex-bourbon barrels and bottled by independent bottler Gorodon & Macphail in 2018. Given a retro style label and released in limited numbers.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral and clean, fresh vegetation. Slightly smoky with vanilla sweetness.

Taste: Lightly fruity with citrus and tropical fruits, cracked black pepper spice and a little ashy.

Finish: Wonderful mouthfeel, chocolatey, fruity and herbal.