Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Scapa
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.5%
- Age
- 34 years
- Price
- £1049.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Sherried, Toasted
- Description
- Scapa's 1988 vintage, matured for 34 years in a single bourbon barrel, captures three decades of the Orkney distillery's elegant, maritime character. Expect orchard fruits, heather honey, and subtle brine with a creamy, integrated texture from extended wood contact. The finish is long and saline, a testament to patient cask ageing. This is a milestone dram for Scapa enthusiasts and those seeking rare Island single malts with proven provenance.
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Scapa 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 10586) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 34-year-old single malt from Scapa (Island, Scotland), bottled at 48.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, vanilla, honey, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Scapa's 1988 vintage, matured for 34 years in a single bourbon barrel, captures three decades of the Orkney distillery's elegant, maritime character. Expect orchard fruits, heather honey, and subtle brine with a creamy, integrated texture from extended wood contact. The finish is long and saline, a testament to patient cask ageing. This is a milestone dram for Scapa enthusiasts and those seeking rare Island single malts with proven provenance.
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