Chivas Brothers, has today announced the launch of a new signature
range of releases from its Isle of Orkney based Scapa Distillery.
The new Scapa 10, 16 and 21 Year Old releases, which form
part of the distillery’s first-ever collection of aged single malts, have all
been matured in first-fill American oak casks.
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Scapa's distinctive flavour profile comes from the use of a longer fermentation period and unpeated malted barley. Each of the new single malts are said to bring their own unique flavour experience, centred around the tropical and fruity notes that remain true to Scapa’s hallmark style
Scapa 10 Year Old (48% ABV) is said to be a sophisticated
Scotch that brings bursts of fresh pineapple before a subtly spiced
finish.
Scapa 16 Year Old (48% ABV) is said to sit at the heart of
the new collection, offering ripe mangoes on the nose and a symphony of sweet,
spiced and fruity notes on the palate.
Scapa 21 Year Old (ABV tbc) is a cask strength single malt, which
is said to bring an impressive depth of tropical fruit flavours, with hints of
aromatic oak and spices, followed by a sweet, syrupy finish.
Each expression in the collection is housed in a new bottle and
gift box, which is described be the brand as being reminiscent of the natural
beauty of the Scapa Distillery’s coastal surroundings. Paying homage to the old
Nordic dialect word for ‘boat’, Scapa’s namesake sits proudly on each bottle,
while the delicate colour palette is reflective of the hues of the area’s wild
waters and unique landscape, darkening in shade as the range increases in
age.
Commenting on the launch, Mick Swanney, Scapa Head
Distiller, said: “Scapa has been telling its own tale of life on Orkney for
139 years, since its inception in 1885, and the launch of our first collection
of aged single malts marks a significant new chapter in our history. The new
collection is a celebration of provenance, backed by more than a century of
whisky making, which together capture the irresistibly tranquil essence of
Scapa.”
The new Scapa 10, 16 and 21 Year Old releases, will be
available next month from The Whisky Exchange, for the respective RRP’s of €60,
€120 and €300.
Posted by Steve Rush
