Scapa 8 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1980s

Distillery
Scapa
Region
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
40%
Age
8 years
Price
£299
Tasting notes
Oily, Smokey, Medicinal, Fresh Fruit
Description
An independent bottling from the 1980s of Scapa's 8-year-old single malt, this Orkney expression captures the distillery's characteristic maritime and slightly oily signature, courtesy of its unorthodox Lomond still. The nose and palate carry hints of ocean spray and a waxy mouthfeel typical of Scapa's house style, with subtle orchard fruits beneath the brine-touched surface. Bottled by the esteemed Gordon & MacPhail in an era before cask strength became commonplace, this represents a gentler interpretation of the distillery. A nostalgic dram for those exploring how independent bottlers presented island malts four decades ago.

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ABV

40%

Age

8 yr

Style

Single

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Scapa 8 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1980s is a 8-year-old single malt from Scapa (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — oily, smokey, medicinal, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

An independent bottling from the 1980s of Scapa's 8-year-old single malt, this Orkney expression captures the distillery's characteristic maritime and slightly oily signature, courtesy of its unorthodox Lomond still. The nose and palate carry hints of ocean spray and a waxy mouthfeel typical of Scapa's house style, with subtle orchard fruits beneath the brine-touched surface. Bottled by the esteemed Gordon & MacPhail in an era before cask strength became commonplace, this represents a gentler interpretation of the distillery. A nostalgic dram for those exploring how independent bottlers presented island malts four decades ago.

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