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Whisky Scapa Skiren 70cl - Giftbox

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Whisky 70 cl 40.0% vol Fruity notes, honey, vanilla, slightly smoky

$79.91−31%($114.16/ℓ)
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Technical information

Producer
Scapa
Type
Whisky
Format
70 cl
Gradation
40.0%
Aging
About 14 years
Aromatic profile
Fruity notes, honey, vanilla, slightly smoky
Ingredients
Malted barley, water, yeast
Type of cask
American and European oak barrels
Distillation method
Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations
2
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The Scapa Skiren Whisky, presented in an elegant 70cl gift box, is a celebration of the craftsmanship and tradition of the Orkney Islands. This single malt Scotch is characterized by a delicate distillation process using a traditional Lomond still, the only one of its kind in use in the Scotch industry.

Scapa Skiren is matured exclusively in American oak barrels that previously held bourbon, allowing it to develop a sweet and fruity taste and aroma profile. Tasters often recognize notes of honey, tropical fruit, and a subtle hint of vanilla, elegant indicators of the quality of the aging process.

The palate reveals a creamy texture and a richness of flavors, where the sweetness of the malt is perfectly balanced with an accent of sweet spices. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering aftertaste that invites a second sip. This whisky is ideal to be enjoyed neat, allowing one to fully appreciate the complexity and purity of its aromatic profile. Scapa Skiren is an excellent choice for whisky lovers seeking a spirit with unique qualities and distinctive geographical origin.

Distillery

Scapa

Orkney (Islands)ScotlandSince 1885

Scapa is a single malt distillery located in the Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), known for a single malt with honeyed and lightly peated notes, produced using a Lomond‑type still and matured mainly in ex‑bourbon American oak casks.
  • Distillery located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands; founded in 1885.
  • Production on Lomond‑type stills (a historic characteristic of the distillery).
  • Whisky style known for honeyed notes and low peat; long fermentations and a manual production process.
  • Maturation predominantly in ex‑bourbon American oak casks.
  • Modern core range includes Skiren (first‑fill American oak) and Glansa (finish in peated whisky casks).

Specialities

  • Scottish single malt
  • Orkney whisky
  • island whisky
  • lightly peated / honeyed style whisky
The story
Founded in 1885 on Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scapa has undergone various operational phases, including 20th‑century refurbishments and periods of limited production/mothballing before returning to full production in the 2000s. In recent decades the label has evolved to include a modern core range and a visitor experience open to the public.
Distillation
Distillation with a Lomond‑type still; long fermentation; manual production and craft control of production stages.
Ageing
Maturation mainly in ex‑bourbon American oak casks stored in warehouses in Orkney; some expressions are finished in specific casks (e.g. casks that previously held peated whisky).
Raw materials
  • barley malt
  • water (Orquil Springs)
Representative products
  • Whisky Scapa Skiren 70cl - Giftbox
  • Whisky Scapa Glansa 70cl - Giftbox