Scapa 1992 14 Year Old

Scapa 22 Year Old 1982 Chieftain’s Choice

The Chieftain’s Choice series by Ian McLeod is somewhat hit & miss in my experience. I have had a terrible Dalmore Medoc Finish, a rather bland Strathmill, but also a nice Rosebank and a wonderful Isle of Jura. Today, I am not trying one, but two Scapa from Chieftain’s head to head. The first is a 22 Year Old matured on an Amontillado sherry...

Score 87/100

Scapa 16 Year Old

I can't get over the impression of artificial grape when I nose this one, not bad artificial grape necessarily. It's like a grape lollipop, the kind with a loop stick, really sticky and tempting. There's also an impression of wax or fat, maybe pork fat. A creamy maltiness is also there, with honey and red fruit. For taste, it is really a fine...

Score 89/100

Scapa 16 Year Old

This scotch may always be overlooked and under-appreciated. I am not sure if it's rare or not, but it seems to be under-reviewed too... If you see the bottle on the shelf, don't pass it up. This scotch is very pleasant and consistent no matter the receptacle. It needs only a small splash of water, but a little extra time to open up. So admire its...

Score 92/100

Scapa 1993 (bottled 2007)

I've already reviewed Scapa 1993 bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, *but* in 2005, whilst this has an extra ageing of two years, and a higher ABV: from 40 to 45%. Even the bottle is different. Enjoyed this one back in Nov 2016 at Domo bar, Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid, over a nice and long conversation with my old man. Old-fashioned glass, first neat...

Score 93/100