Scapa enjoys two additional distinctions beyond its remoteness. That all changed in 2015, when scapa distillery opened its doors to visitors, and to tours of the distillery, for the first time in its history. Did the 2 hour tour with a young tour guide who made good effort to take care of us. The orkneys inspire independent thinking, to be sure. Scapa distillery orkney scotland britain all over travel guide. The whisky artisans at scapa distillery, orkney youtube. All of these have been a minimum of 10 year old and more recently 16. Visitor centre closed for winter, reopens 9 march 2020. May 08, 2015 scapa, across its year history, was a whisky workhouse only and not something scotch drinkers had a chance to see the behind the scenes workings of. Enter to purchase tour tickets for the scapa distillery. Scapa distillery is decidedly small with a total capacity of one million litres annually, though the distillery runs at roughly one third of this with a staff of just three, working three days weekly. A complimentary dram and gift is given at the end of your tour.
Scapa flow, the distillerys location, was the final resting place for some of the german fleet scuttled there at the end of wwi. The result is fruity and creamy whisky with notes of. Enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and traditional warehouse followed by a complimentary tasting of our scapa single malt whiskies. The scapa distillery is located on the mainland island of the orkney isles, and it was that very distillery that made this single malt on 6th february 2002. Enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and traditional warehouse followed by a complimentary tasting of scapa single malt whisky. Whisky distilled on the shores of scapa flow, orkney.
Scapa distillery can be found not much more than a mile from the centre of kirkwall, accessed and signposted from the a964 orphir road. Chivas brothers have announced that scapa distillery from now on will be open for visitors its the first time ever in the year old history of the distillery. Best scotch whisky books scotch addictscotch addict. Reviewing the lovely scapa glansa single malt scotch whisky. The distillery has one wash still and one spirit still producing a single malt whisky. Sadly scapa has gone the same way as a lot of distilleries and the tasting portions are not worthy of the name dram. It produces an especially honey flavoured whisky, and less peaty than most island whiskies. Maximum 2 per person, purchased in person only as this is a very limited allocation. Nov 30, 2017 scapa distillery is situated on orkney and is overlooked in favour of the behemoth that is highland park.
If you are a guide dog assisted person we ask you to book your visit in advance highlighting your specific requirements so that we. Oct 06, 2015 not only it was small and cozy, it was clear that the tours is a new operation at the distillery. Any distillery built at this time was free to try and exploit the growing interest in blends. The fierce environment of the orkneys, are home to the scapa distillery. The unique layout of each distillery location and visitor centre means that the reasonable adjustments we make at each distillery may vary. Once boasting the longest fermentation time in the industry at 120 hours, although the introduction of a sevenday distilling week has reduced this to up to 70 hours, scapa s fruitiness remains prominent in the wash, and is further refined by distillation in a lomondstyle still. Scapa 2003 distillery reserve collection malt whisky. He described it as having been built in the shape of a parallelogram into the side of the hillside so no pumps were required. Popular whiskey books showing 150 of 107 jim murrays whisky bible 2009 by. However, it went into voluntary liquidation in 1934. Ive never personally seen this book but from what i gather online, its a massive 320 page beauty that covers almost every single distillery you could name. Visit our beautiful distillery looking over scapa flow.
Like the more brazen scapa 12yearold, which came before, scapa 16yearold will be dearly missed. Scapa glansa continues our exploration of the island of orkney in the north of scotland. The distillery has borrowed its name from the bay and dates back to 1885, was closed several times in history, during wartime and after changes of regime, was severely damaged in a fire during the first world war in 1919, but was rescued just in time with the help of the royal navy, after which rebuilding was soon started. Along with highland park distillery, scapa is located in the far north of scotland, on the same chain of islands where doctor frankenstein created his infamous monster. The orkney distillery of scapa is the secondmost northerly in scotland, beaten by only half a mile by highland park. It is the second most northern whisky distillery in scotland, being half a mile farther south than the highland park distillery. Highland park, stromness both of which dated from the early part of the century and, from 1885, scapa.
I shall morn the loss of this fading orcadian beacon of wyrd. Scapa distillery, kirkwall whisky distilleries visitscotland. Explore the range of scapa distillery, orkney berry bros. Although its not always a positive match, in my case and my wish to visit scapa distillery, it was a perfect and positive match. After voluntary liquidation in 1934, production resumed in 1936, when the bloch brothers assumed responsibility for the workings. Lagavulin distillery tour lagavulin scotch whisky malts. Scapa distillery islands single malt scotch whisky. Was owned for a while by the owners of glen scotia distillery.
Named for scotlands famous scapa flow that served as britains major naval base through two world wars, scapa distillery arguably stands as the most remote in a country known for remote places. With the new visitors center, however, those who go to check it out will be able to get a tour, according to the distillery, of the traditional, manuallyoperated production methods, including the only whisky lomond still in scotland. Youll start with a short film about orkney, highland park and our viking roots, followed by a tour of our working distillery and finishing with a tasting of two selected drams of highland park 12 year old viking honour and another of our hero whiskies. Scapa scotch malt whisky distillery profile malt madness. Scapa distillery is a scotch whisky distillery on the mainland of orkney, scotland on the shore. It is a great honour to be able to open the doors to the history and craft production processes here at scapa distillery, which have. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Scapa distillery opens its whisky doors to the public. Scapa whisky buy scapa whiskies online master of malt. Established in 1885, the distillery overlooks and takes its name from scapa flow, the famous stretch of sea that forms the natural harbour much used during both world wars. The whisky was aged for 16 years until it more info.
The first is that this is a small distillery, operated with little automation and on a very human scale. Highland park might be half a mile more northerly than scapa, but it lies in kirkwall, the largest town in the orkneys. Dane huckelbridge goodreads author shelved 1 time as whiskey. A distillery visitor centre offering guided tours of the distillery and traditional warehouse. Scapa 18 year old 2000 distillery reserve collection. Thankfully, it doesnt engage in viking nonsense or endless limited expressions. The nearby scapa flow is a stretch of water between the north sea and the atlantic ocean, and is famous as the final resting place of the german naval fleet, scuppered by their crews at the end of the first world war. Scapa distillery is a scotch whisky distillery on the mainland of orkney, scotland on the shore of scapa flow near the town of kirkwall. Aug 28, 2015 scapa enjoys two additional distinctions beyond its remoteness.
Scapa, across its year history, was a whisky workhouse only and not something scotch drinkers had a chance to see the behind the scenes workings of. Scapa jutland released to mark famous battle 02 june 2016 by becky paskin orkneys scapa distillery has released a limited edition bottling commemorating the battle of jutland, with all proceeds being donated to the royal national lifeboat institution rnli. Scapa distillery is a scotch whisky distillery situated on the mainland of orkney, scotland on the shore of scapa flow near the town of kirkwall. Our new and cute tour guide was still pretty much reciting explanations without lots of personal touch since its the silent season at scapa, our group was small and it was easy to detect it but nevertheless, it was clear and professional and im sure time and practice will help there. Dec 20, 2016 owned by chivas brothers, and characterised as an artisanal distillery with a product that captures the essence of their island home, scapa is a gem of a whisky to find and im glad the range is gently expanding.
By the end of the 19th century there were three distilleries operational on orkney. Scapa distillery is a scotch whisky distillery situated on the mainland of orkney, scotland on the shore of. Id gladly book the bed and breakfast if it included a scapa tour. This pretty southfacing sandy beach is framed by cliffs with scapa distillery and scapa flow control centre being prominent features in the landscape. Once boasting the longest fermentation time in the industry at 120 hours, although the introduction of a sevenday distilling week has reduced this to up to 70 hours, scapas fruitiness remains prominent in the wash, and is further refined by distillation in a lomondstyle still. Learn about the history of making spirits and the trials distillers went through in the earlier days. Scapa glansa single malt whisky the rum howler blog. Scapa is a surprisingly smooth and honeyed single malt whisky, a unique tasting profile for an island malt. If you are a guide dog assisted person we ask you to book your visit in advance highlighting your specific requirements so that we can endeavour to deliver a positive visitor experience. Scapa is a surprisingly smooth and honeyed single malt whisky, a unique tasting.
We have books about the craft distilling industry as well as how to bottle and label your products. Scapa is a curious distillery in terms of the usual modernizing changes that most distilleries underwent from the late fifties to the early seventies. With that in mind, they have recently released their first peated expression, scapa glansa. This particular book, by dave broom, was recommended by several readers. Scapa distillery feature page on undiscovered scotland. Scapa distillery to edinburgh 6 ways to travel via train. Join the scapa 100 team with special guests deerness distillery. To be fair, the distillery is not hugely accessible as a single track road forms the main passageway and at the neck of this road is a small cluster of residential houses.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. In fact, scapa would be the northernmost distillery in all of scotland, but hp has that distinction by only a few hundred yards. Scapa is the second most northern whisky distillery in scotland, half a mile south of the highland park distillery. Located on the mainland near the town of kirkwall, only one distillery in scotland is farther north. Scapa is on the principle island, known to the locals as the mainland, close to the capital, kirkwall. We then drove to the beach and then walked along the cliffs to see the distillery from the scapa flow side. Scapa the orcadian kirkwall 2020 all you need to know. Scapa distillery is situated on orkney and is overlooked in favour of the behemoth that is highland park. Come and visit our beautiful distillery looking over scapa flow.
Hiram walker acquired the distillery in 1954 and installed a lomond still a few years later to replace the wash still. The result is fruity and creamy whisky with notes of peach, vanilla, caramel. John townsend was the general manager of the operation until 1919, when the scapa distillery company ltd was founded. The scapa distillery is located on the main island of the orkney isles, northeast of the scottish mainland.
Water from the orquil springs is used for the mashing and our rugged climate means less spirit is lost to evaporation, the legendary angels share which normally claims 2% of every batch. Scapa society society for checking the abuses in public advertising, uk society founded 1893. Scapa is an artisanal single malt forged by the extreme elements of orkney. Jul 15, 2015 named for scotlands famous scapa flow that served as britains major naval base through two world wars, scapa distillery arguably stands as the most remote in a country known for remote places. Ilona was the perfect guide, overflowing with information. Jul 05, 2016 my exwife liked scapa 16yearold, and thats saying something. Beautiful place, we came in from the rear entrance after following the bird watching trail over scap. The distillery has borrowed its name from the bay and dates back to 1885, was closed several times in history, during wartime and after changes of regime, was severely damaged in a fire during the first world war in 1919, but was rescued just in time with the help of. We all encounter situations and cases where the phrase is fitting like a glove to a hand.
With the new visitors center, however, those who go to check it out will be able to get a tour, according to the distillery. Scapa distillery open to visitors now good news for all whisky friends planning a trip to the isles of orkney. The scapa distillery is located on the shore of scapa flow near the town of kirkwall. Rome2rio makes travelling from scapa distillery to edinburgh easy. The crantit trail walking route leads out to the beach from the town, and there is another excellent walk along the cliffs at the west side of the beach too, taking you past the scapa distillery, a waterfall and plenty of seabirds, enroute to a small sandy bay. By entering the site, you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy. Scapa distillery news newspapers books scholar jstor may. While we await the delivery of our 2019 scapa distillery reserve collection we have a few of our other 50cl chivas special editions on sale today. It is possible to book an appointment for a tour of the facilities if you book in advance. Scapa was already using steam and anti collapse valves when alfred barnard visited the distillery in 1886 one year after it was founded. The very remoteness of the islands meant that they were perhaps not the most obvious location to create a new. Although remote, lying to the north of mainland scotland, the orkney isles have a particularly rich and intriguing history, dating back to at least 5000 bc. We have a great selection of distilling books to choose from. The scapa 16 replaces the old scapa 14, and this one is a bit smoother and arguably better.
Scapa jutland released to mark famous battle scotch whisky. Tempests rage and rain fills our lochs and flows everywhere. Instead scapa has been mainly used for blending by its owners and was mothballed for a period in the mid90s. Scapa dates to 1885, and the brief tour of the facility certainly gives an antique feel, where one has a 19th century rafter over a milling machine from the 1950s.
Jul 01, 20 to be fair, the distillery is not hugely accessible as a single track road forms the main passageway and at the neck of this road is a small cluster of residential houses. Scapa distillery opens doors to public for first time. Scapa, the artisanal single malt scotch whisky from the orkney islands, owned by chivas brothers, recently unveiled its firstever distillery visitor centre as it seeks to educate malt connoisseurs about its unique production process, provenance and quality. We didnt do a tour of the distillery, but we stopped in and my husband tasted a few samples. Find all the transport options for your trip from scapa distillery to edinburgh right here. Sadly scapa has gone the same way as a lot of distilleries a. This lightly smoky whisky from scapa was aged initially in american oak before being finished in expeatedwhisky casks. Scapa is a small distillery 1 million litresyear at full capacity, situated in the orkney archipelago near highland park. Scapa the orcadian kirkwall aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. We have a gift shop where you can purchase our finest whiskies and whisky related items. At the east side of the bay is a pier and nearby is a channel buoy which marks the location of the wreck of hms royal oak. She is not a whisky person, and prefers wineand not all that much wine, actually. Try the new scuttled gin or a beer from the bar and talk about all things scapa.
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