Gordon & MacPhail Scapa 1988

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Salty, rooty, seaweed. Palate Salty. Grainy. Some wood-pulp, sulphury, notes. Finish New mown hay. Sweetness. Slight peatiness, saltiness. Comment I am not sure about that sulphur. Is it from the cask, or is it seaweedy? I usually like seaweed, but am not convinced by this bottling.

Doug McIvor Nose Clean, soft fruity, pears, whiffs of carbolic soap and smoke. Palate Medium-full bodied, slightly viscous, nutty, malty, toasty. Finish Sweet to salty. Dry with a gently smoked character. Comment Fairly gentle for a Scapa and a little drier throughout than expected.