Scapa 23 yo 1978/2001

Scapa 23 yo 1978/2001

Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Single malt - Islands (Orkney)
Golden
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Big prickle of alcohol, surprising at 50%. Lettuce, malty beer, sweet sherry, papaya, cherries, hints of grapefruit.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, a little syrupy, static.
Tasting: Sweet sour. Tangy, candied pineapple, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, apricots, cherries.
Finish: Long. Warm, spicy, pineapples and cherries.

Comments:

Lovely old Scapa, born in the same year I was. 1978 whiskies are good. Perfect drinking strength, just like the other OMCs. This one is quite rare - the Scapa 14 yo (1993/2008) and Scapa 25 yo (1975/2001) are more popular. One of 612 bottles, not sure what kind of cask this is, but probably sherry.

Verdict:

I like this.