Scottish Whiskey
SCAPA
This
is one of only two distilleries on the Orkney Islands, the other
being Highland Park. Built by a Speyside distiller John Townsend in
1885, Scapa was described by Alfred Barnard as one of the most
complete little distilleries in the Kingdom'.
It
stands on the north shore of Scapa Flow, where the German High Seas
Fleet scuttled itself at the end of the First World War. For many
years the shapes of the giant battle cruisers
Hindenburg
and Seidlitz
could be seen beneath the waves with their imposing masts above the
waves at low tide.
The
total destruction of the distillery by fire during the First World
War was averted with the assistance of naval ratings billeted in the
district, who arrived by the boatload to assist in putting out the
blaze. Scapa was acquired by Hiram Walker in 1954 and rebuilt five
years later, incorporating a Lomond- style wash still.
The
distillery has had extensive additions made to it over the years as
demand fo( its product has grown; the area it covers has now expanded
to some seven acres. Scapa is a key filling for the Ballantine
blends, but is available as a single only from independent bottlers.
Allied
Distilleries mothballed it in 1994, but hopes to be able to resume
production in the future. It allows the independent whisky merchant,
Gordon & Macphail, to bottle a small amount at 10 Years.
Scottish Whiskey
G&M
@10 Years: Pale gold in colour, the nose is most unusual. The first
impression is of old fashioned oilskins, then a hint of heather
flowers, artichokes and bourbon emerges. The flavour begins dry with
a slight tang, then sweetens with light toffee notes, even chocolate.
Smooth texture and a firm, dry finish.
SMWS
@ 15 Years (56%): A nose of wine and smoke with heavy toffee
undertones. Watered, it became sweet and light and pefumed with
azaleas or jasmine. The taste was sweet to start and dry to finish;
an ideal breakfast whisky!
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