Scapa

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1885
Current owner:
Pernod Ricard
Stills: 1 wash, 1 spirit
Capacity: 2.5 million litres per year
Location: Kirkwall, Orkney
Website: www.scapamalt.com

Notable Facts: Scapa is just half a mile away from Highland Park. It was mothballed from 1994 to 2004, but from 1997 there was some low volume operation carried out by Highland park in exchange for warehouse space.

Bottlings

Scapa 16 yo

April 18, 2012

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A decent enough standard dram with no real flaws, but palate and finish are a bit on the shy side. – Rating: 78/100

Scapa 14 yo

January 12, 2010

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A bit too “plain” for my taste. I can’t stop thinking that there is something missing in this whisky. – Score: 73/100

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