Company History

• Scapa was founded in 1885 and sits by Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland. The name Scapa comes from the old Norse word for "boat."
• The distillery is one of the few remaining manually operated distilleries, staffed around the clock by a small team of craftsmen and a Master Distiller.
• The location by Scapa Flow and Orquil Springs plays a central role in production and the water source.

Production Details

• Production and quality are controlled by craftsmen throughout the process; distillation is performed by a single pair of distillation stills, including the Lomond wash-still, installed in 1959.
• The malt is dried without the use of peat smoke, highlighting a sweet and tropical profile.
• Water for mashing comes from the nearby Orquil Springs; the mash converts malt into wort and releases tropical, honeyed notes.
• All of it takes place in a small, manually operated facility by the sea, and the long fermentation (inspired by the islands' tranquil life) together with the unique distillation method contribute to a distinctive fruity, tropical style.
• Maturation takes place in first-fill American oak casks from Tennessee and Kentucky and is stored in the warehouses in Orkney.

Whisky Products

• Scapa 10 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48% ABV, 70 cl; matured in ex-American oak.
• Scapa 16 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48% ABV, 70 cl; matured in ex-American oak.
• Scapa 21 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 48% ABV, 70 cl; single batch, released annually, non chill-filtered and cask-aged in Orkney.

Tasting Notes

• Scapa 10 Year Old
• Nose: Fresh pineapple rings, mango ice cream, crème brûlée, honeyed notes, cinnamon.
• Palate: Apple pie with warm spices, vanilla cream and chocolate cake.
• Finish: Fruity and spicy.
• Scapa 16 Year Old
• Nose: Mango, fine leather, vanilla cream, clementine.
• Palate: Spiced apple pie, vanilla fudge, mild oak, pineapple with a spicy kick.
• Finish: Complex, fruity and lightly spicy.
• Scapa 21 Year Old
• Nose: Apricot jam with blackcurrant, banana, aromatic oak and nutmeg.
• Palate: Peach and mango in vanilla cream and condensed milk, shortbread spiced with cardamom and cinnamon.
• Finish: Sweet and syrupy; deep tropical fruit profile with balanced distiller’s style and American oak.

Events and News

• Scapa Noust: A distinct whisky-tasting experience in a clifftop setting with views of Scapa Flow; visitors can enjoy a dram in a warm and inviting setting. Reservations and guided experiences on-site available.
• Opportunity to visit the distillery and participate in the Noust experience, focusing on experiencing Scapa's distinctive island spirit.

Philosophy and Values

• Scapa focuses on quality and craftsmanship through a small, dedicated team and a Master Distiller who oversees the entire process.
• Traditional methods are combined with the islands' unique environment to create a distinctive, layered tropical single malt.
• The long, slow fermentation process and the use of the Lomond wash-still together with non-peat-dried malt support a sweet, tropical character.
• Aiming to capture Orkney's soul in every drop of the whisky through maturation in ex-American oak and aging on the islands.