Chieftain's Choice Scapa 1985, 16 Years Old

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.