Awards, Ratings & Reviews
Double Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2026
One of only 11 whiskies awarded Double Gold at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge, placing Scapa 10 Year Old among an exceptional group of internationally recognised whiskies.
Gold Medal – World Whisky Awards 2026
About This Whisky
Scapa 10 Year Old is an award-winning single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland's remote Orkney Islands. Officially launched in Australia through The Whisky Club in October 2026, this outstanding expression showcases the distillery's distinctive unpeated, fruit-forward character.
Matured for 10 years in American oak casks, Scapa develops a beautifully balanced profile of tropical fruits, creamy vanilla and delicate warming spices. The distillery's unique Lomond-style wash still helps create a rich, smooth spirit with an appealing combination of vibrant fruit and gentle oak sweetness.
Bottled at 48% ABV and non-chill filtered, this exceptional single malt offers impressive flavour concentration and texture. Its remarkable recognition at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge highlights the quality of this approachable yet sophisticated island whisky.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Shimmering gold.
Nose: Fresh pineapple, mango ice cream, crème brûlée and honey-drizzled pancakes, followed by warm cinnamon buns and delicate citrus.
Palate: Stewed apples and ripe peaches mingle with warming spices, creamy vanilla custard and soft banana sweetness.
Finish: Smooth toasted oak and milk chocolate provide a satisfying, gently spiced conclusion.
About the Distillery
Founded in 1885 on the shores of Scapa Flow near Kirkwall, Scapa Distillery is one of Scotland's distinctive island whisky producers. Located on Orkney, the distillery is celebrated for its unpeated single malt whiskies, characterised by tropical fruit flavours, honeyed sweetness and a rich, approachable texture.
Scapa remains one of Scotland's few manually operated distilleries. Its unique Lomond-style wash still and carefully managed fermentation process contribute to the spirit's distinctive fruit-forward character. Maturation in American oak casks further develops the whisky's signature notes of vanilla, orchard fruits and gentle spice.
Specifications
- Age: 10 Years Old
- Spirit Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery: Scapa Distillery
- Region: Orkney Islands, Scotland
- Country: United Kingdom
- Cask Type: American Oak
- Peat Style: Unpeated
- Alcohol: 48% ABV
- Bottle Size: 700ml
- Chill Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
- Australian Release: October 2026