Nosing & Tasting > 27-03-2010
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Scapa
Whisky: Scapa 16 year old
Age: 16 years
Type: Single malt
Strength: 40%
   
Distillery: Scapa Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islands
   
 
Date: 27-03-2010
Nose: Faint, fresh, a little honeydew, vanilla, slightly salty, develops very nicely.
Flavour: Vanilla, sweet, slightly salty, faint, sweet heart candy, slightly bitter finish.
Body: Creamy, a little dry, has a slightly burning sensation.
Comments: It turns out to be a friendly whisky which is ok by itself, but it prefer the character of the 12 year Scapa
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