1990s Scapa 10 Year old 1 Litre

Here’s a detailed tasting profile for the 1990s Scapa 10 Year Old Orkney Single Malt, a lesser-seen gem from the windswept northern isles:

Scapa 10 Year Old (1990s Edition) – Tasting Notes

Nose :- Tropical fruit medley: Fresh pineapple slices and mango ice cream. Dessert-like richness: Crème brûlée, honey-topped pancakes, and cinnamon buns. Citrus zest: A subtle lift of orange peel adds brightness

Palate :- Stewed apple and warming spice: Comforting and layered. Vanilla custard: Creamy and sweet, balanced by gentle oak. Hints of banana and milk chocolate: Soft and mellow, with a touch of charred wood

Finish :- Fruity and spiced: Lingering warmth with a clean, elegant fadeOak-forward: The American oak influence is pronounced, adding depth and structure2

Distillery: Scapa, Orkney Islands

Maturation: Ex-American oak barrels

ABV: 43%

Style: Unpeated, coastal Highland malt with a soft, honeyed profile

Era: Pre-Chivas Brothers rebranding, manually operated distillery

This 1990s bottling captures Scapa’s signature Orcadian elegance—a whisky shaped by sea breezes, isolation, and artisanal methods. It’s a brilliant contrast to the more modern NAS expressions like Skiren and Glansa, offering a richer and more characterful experience