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March 18, 2025
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Just a little trio of latest official Scapa
Scapa isn’t usually tasted, besides maybe within the type of indie ‘Secret Orkneys’, that are at all times believed to be from Highland Park. Pernod Ricard has given the model a little bit of a lift in latest instances, so it’s excessive time we found their new expressions…
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Scapa 10 yo (48%, OB, American oak, 2024) 
Price noting is the rising alcohol power, which might—simply an remark—recommend a deal with malt fanatics slightly than the broader public, which appears more and more drawn to lightness, if not outright superficiality, in all issues. Proper. Color: gold. Nostril: certainly, not the slightly mild and ethereal malt one may need anticipated just a few years again; quite the opposite, it has presence, even a sure weight, with spicy notes on the nostril, sunflower oil, very ripe apple, orange cake, unique fruit jam, in addition to Sichuan pepper and even a wee contact of curry. Fashion-wise, it appears to lean considerably in the direction of that different nice Orkney title. Mouth: very fruity however with a stunning mentholated contact, virtually medicinal, definitely a little bit salty, although it stays on pineapple and apple. Step by step shifting in the direction of allspice, with a little bit of turmeric and caraway. A small spoonful of mashed potato. End: nice size, superbly stewed fruits complemented by spices—pepper, turmeric, nutmeg, mint, ginger… Roasted pineapple lingers within the aftertaste. Feedback: I forgot to say the honeyed aspect. This is superb, with lively oak, little question about it. Glad to see Scapa again!
SGP:651 – 85 factors. |
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Scapa 16 yo (48%, OB, American oak, 2024)
Similar parts, similar battle, similar manoeuvre right here, with lively American oak. I fairly like that they appear to intention to protect a ‘home type’ throughout a number of expressions slightly than veering off in all instructions (cabernet, PX, IPA, merlot, mizunara—you get the concept). Color: gold. Nostril: that is slightly amusing, as you actually really feel such as you’re standing in entrance of the identical whisky, simply six years older. It’s due to this fact rounder, extra on unique fruit preserves (banana and mango), orange blossom, honeysuckle, marmalade, but additionally seaside sand and a touch of ‘outdated cellar’. Very fairly, with even a contact of ‘oceanic melon’ à la B’laddich. Mouth: similar sensations, virtually a concentrated model of the 10-year-old in each dimension. Stunning notes of quince paste, oranges, and citron. Cautious—excessive drinkability index. End: lengthy, beautiful, on candied fruits (orange zest) with a contact of liquorice and mint. Feedback: I discover this actually superb. Give this one a few of your valuable time, you do get a little bit of lively white oak, however it’s important to search for it.
SGP:651 – 87 factors. |
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Scapa 21 yo (52.9%, OB, American oak, 2024) 
Similar feedback—it’s intelligent to showcase what extra years will do slightly than highlighting totally different wine finishes like others do. Rioja vs. Bordeaux? What’s the purpose in your malt whisky? Now, we simply want to seek out out why they added 4.9% ABV… Who can clarify the how and why of all of it? Color: gold. Nostril: in fact, not a problem in itself, however the greater power does considerably restrain the aromas, even when very ripe apples and crème de menthe are already jostling on the gate. Stunning wafts of baked apples with honey and cinnamon. With water: nonetheless rather less expressive than the 16-year-old, maybe a contact much less singular, however the arrival of Williams pear eau-de-vie makes a convincing case. Mouth (neat): that ‘blocking’ impact is way much less noticeable on the palate, and that is fairly clearly 10 years + 6 years + 5 years. Some bitters seem, however the total profile is dominated by apples and honey—a easy but totally divine mixture. With water: nonetheless apples and honey, now joined by a little bit of cinnamon, liquorice, and lemon. Very, superb. End: lengthy, with extra citrus and honey, and that rattling Williams pear making an attempt to take centre stage within the aftertaste. Feedback: in any case, this beautiful trio of 10, 16, and 21 tells an incredible story. The usage of lively oak is well-controlled—nothing so as to add. I actually like this 21, even when it’s ‘only a bit expensive’.
SGP:651 – 88 factors. |
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