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Chieftain's Choice 
 Scapa 1985, 16 Years Old

Chieftain's Choice Scapa 1985, 16 Years Old

Brand Chieftain's Choice
Expression Scapa 1985, 16 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 16 Year Old
Vintage 1985
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Region Island (non Islay)
Availability UK, selected European countries, Japan, Taiwan, Russia
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)
Website http://www.ianmacleod.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 23 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Sherry wood indeed. Slightly winey. Stewed quinces with cinnamon. Buttered apples. Beeswax.
Palate
Thick mouthfeel. Malty flavours break through oak. Spices emerging.
Finish
Strong. Liquoriced and spicy. Black pepper.
Comment
Rich and generous. Again, overwhelming distillery character.

Dave Broom

Nose
Fat, sherried aromas: walnut/pecan, date, treacle toffee, leather with oily/honeyed notes behind.
Palate
Thick, sweet and very juicy. Ripe and full with dry nuttiness around it. Robust and a bit slick.
Finish
Soft.
Comment
A northern monster in which Scapa’s lusciousness is left as texture with the sherry having a greater impact.

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