A visiting friend unexpectedly brought this out of the blue. The focus was more on the social aspect, so no detailed analysis, but it was too good a chance not to take notes at all.
Scapa 13yo 2006/2020 (63.3%, OB The Distillery Reserve Collection, 1st Fill Sherry Butt, C#2232, 816b, b#783, LKNP2920)
Nose: a bit of earth quickly recedes to unveil a mad depth of aromas. We have fruits, prunes loudest, but also Corinth raisins, then banana skins. The earthy initial impression made me think of an Oloroso maturation, but it quickly turns closer to PX.
Mouth: the interplay between earth and dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins) is engaging. It is also dense, thick and sticky, without being sickly, and clearly strong, yet never overpowering. In fact, it hits a good balance.
Finish: long, powerful, if controlled. It moves from earthy to chocolate-y to fruity to almost coffee-like -- and back again. A drop of water cranks up the coffee impression, and adds a touch of lychee, as well as light liquorice, towards the death.
Comment: Excellent. 8/10 (Thanks for the dram, KM)
Nose: a bit of earth quickly recedes to unveil a mad depth of aromas. We have fruits, prunes loudest, but also Corinth raisins, then banana skins. The earthy initial impression made me think of an Oloroso maturation, but it quickly turns closer to PX.
Mouth: the interplay between earth and dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins) is engaging. It is also dense, thick and sticky, without being sickly, and clearly strong, yet never overpowering. In fact, it hits a good balance.
Finish: long, powerful, if controlled. It moves from earthy to chocolate-y to fruity to almost coffee-like -- and back again. A drop of water cranks up the coffee impression, and adds a touch of lychee, as well as light liquorice, towards the death.
Comment: Excellent. 8/10 (Thanks for the dram, KM)
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