Is Scapa distillery open?
Please email [email protected] to arrange. Scapa Reserve Tastings now available for small parties. Visit our beautiful distillery overlooking Scapa Flow….Business Hours.
| Day(s) | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Who owns Scapa distillery?
Chivas Brothers
Scapa, the artisanal Orcadian single malt Scotch whisky owned by Chivas Brothers, has today unveiled its first-ever distillery visitor centre as it seeks to educate malt connoisseurs about its unique production process, provenance and quality.
Where is the Scapa Distillery?
Scapa distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland on the shore of Scapa Flow near the town of Kirkwall. Scapa is the second-northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland, 1⁄2 mile (800 metres) south of the Highland Park Distillery.
What whisky is made in Orkney?
Our Orkney Home · Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
How many shipwrecks are there in the Scapa Flow?
The scuttling was carried out on 21 June 1919. Intervening British guard ships were able to beach some of the ships, but 52 of the 74 interned vessels sank. Many of the wrecks were salvaged over the next two decades and were towed away for scrapping….
| Scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow | |
|---|---|
| None | 9 killed 16 wounded |
How long is Scapa aged?
Scapa – Highland Single Malt (old bottling) 8 year old Whisky
| Distillery | Scapa | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Highland Single Malt (old bottling) | Vintage |
| Cask Wood | Oak | Year Bottled |
| Packaging | Unboxed | Cask Strength |
| Bottler | Gordon and MacPhail | HTFW Cat. No. |
How many whiskey distilleries are there in Orkney?
two distilleries
The Orkney Islands have only two distilleries, both located on the “mainland” (it’s still an island). Both are well worth a visit.
What is a highland scotch?
Highland single malts are single malt Scotch whiskies produced in the Highland region of Scotland. This categorization includes the whiskies produced on the islands around the perimeter of Scotland (the Island single malts), except for Islay (see Islay whisky).
Why is Scapa Flow famous?
Being a key harbour since Viking times, the sheltered waters have played a significant role in the region’s trade and travel, and also in the conflicts that occurred since prehistory. Due to its strategic location, Scapa Flow acted as the naval base of the Royal Navy, carrying out a key role in both the world wars.