Scapa Gordon & MacPhail Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1986 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with a warm, coppery sheen.

Nose

Delicate, maritime aroma of sea air, wisps of citrus zest and honeyed barley. Sherry influence lends toffee, raisins and fig, with cocoa and toasted almond adding depth. Subtle vanilla and oak underpin the sweetness, while a faint saline breeze hints at Orkney's shores, finishing with a soft, inviting warmth.

Palate

Elegant and softly aromatic, this Scapa opens with crisp pear and apple, lightly honeyed with vanilla. Subtle maritime salt and sea breeze mingle with creamy malt, a touch of almond and gentle oak spice. The texture is satin, and the finish lingers with refined sweetness and a whisper of citrus zest.

Finish

Silky and refined, the finish unfurls slowly with a last whisper of aged sherry, revealing dried apricot, marzipan and a touch of cocoa. Gentle oak and a sea-salted bitterness linger, long and satisfying, leaving a warm, almond-framed echo that hangs lightly on the palate.