Scapa Glansa Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scapa · Scapa Distillery
Scapa's unpeated spirit gains just enough smoky complexity from its peated cask finish to stand apart from the distillery's Skiren expression without losing its essential honeyed, coastal personality. It's a study in restraint — the peat whispers rather than shouts, letting the Orkney mineral character carry the conversation. An approachable but layered introduction to the islands.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Honey and ripe peach dominate the nose, supported by a light floral rosewater character and a whisper of smoky peat from the finishing cask. A gentle salinity weaves through, nodding to Orkney's coastal exposure.
Palate
Buttery and smooth, with vanilla and malt providing the core structure. Mid-palate brings clove spice and a touch of coconut, while green cut grass emerges late, adding freshness and preventing any cloying sweetness.
Finish
Medium-length, with a subtle smoky fade and lingering honey sweetness.
- Region
- Islands (Orkney)
- Cask Type
- American Oak ex-Bourbon, Peated Cask Finish
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0 (unpeated spirit, peated cask finish)
- Distillation
- Lomond wash still and traditional spirit still
- Maturation
- First-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, finished in peated whisky casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Orkney Highball — 2 oz Scapa Glansa · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · 0.5 oz heather honey syrup · Build over tall ice, garnish with a lemon twist and sprig of thyme.
Food Pairing
The buttery richness of salmon rillettes echoes the whisky's creamy texture, while the gentle smokiness of both fish and dram meet in harmony. Rough-ground oatcakes provide a mineral, toasty contrast.
Perched on the shore of Scapa Flow in Orkney, Scapa Distillery has operated its distinctive Lomond still since 1959, producing an unpeated spirit shaped by relentless North Atlantic winds and limestone-filtered water.
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