Scapa 15yo 2005/2020

Scapa 15yo 2005/2020

Connoisseur’s Choice, Gordon & Macphail
Single malt - Islands
Dark gold
55.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Green apples, sandalwood, honey, leather, sea salt, smoke, hints of white pepper. With water, green apples, smoke, white pepper, leather. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, astringent, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sour sweet. Green apples, leather, peat, sea salt, white pepper, damson jam, hints of smoke. With water, damson jam, green apples, malted grains, leather. 
Finish: Medium. White pepper, green apples, honey, damson jam, sea salt. 

Comments: 

A very leathery, tart and more-ish Scapa. Not very saline or island-like, instead it’s soft and fruity and gentle. Some traces of spicy notes on the finish, but all very enjoyable.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.