Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 55.5%
A rarely seen indie bottling from Scapa distillery on Orkney.
Batch 20/071 is a 2005 Scapa bottled in 2020 by G&M for their new and improved Connoisseur's Choice range.
This Island whisky was matured for 15 years in first-fill bourbon barrel #480 that yielded just 200 bottles.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Scapa |
| Bottler |
Gordon & MacPhail |
| Series |
Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Island |
| Distilled Year | 2005 |
| Bottling Year | 2020 |
| Age | 15 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 200 |
| Cask Type | First Fill Bourbon Barrel |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 55.5% |
| Pre-Owned |
No |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich vanilla aromas combine with coconut and dried banana.
Palate: Sweet flavours of poached pear compliment orange peel and ripe green apple.
Finish: Medium with charred oak and lingering tropical fruit.