Scapa 16 Year Old Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky
43% ABV (86 proof) | 700mL | 16 years | Unpeated | First-fill American oak (ex-bourbon) casks | Scapa Distillery, Isle of Orkney, Scotland — Scapa 16 Year Old is an unpeated Orkney single malt matured for 16 years in first-fill American oak casks, part of Scapa's 2024-debut Signature core range — the distillery's first permanent range since 1885. Overlooking Scapa Flow, the distillery is known for gentle, honeyed whisky, and 16 years in fresh ex-bourbon wood makes this the fullest expression of that house style. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Scapa flies under the radar compared to its Orkney neighbor, but the Signature range changed that — the 16 Year brings mango, vanilla fudge and mulled spice at 43%. Owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard), Scapa's unpeated style is the island's softer counterpoint to smoke-driven Scotch whiskies.
Tasting notes
Official notes: nose of tropical mango, vanilla fudge, mulled spices, pear drops and zesty clementine; palate of ripe mango, sweet, spiced and fruity. Honeyed and full at 43% ABV.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 16-year-old unpeated Orkney single malt, 43% ABV (86 proof)
- Matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Part of the 2024 Signature core range (10/16/21)
- Scapa Distillery, Isle of Orkney — Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat to appreciate the tropical fruit and vanilla fudge, or with a splash of water. The 43% ABV opens beautifully with a few drops.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scapa 16 peated?
No — Scapa is an unpeated Orkney single malt, known for honeyed, tropical fruit character rather than smoke.
What is the Scapa Signature range?
The permanent core range debuted in 2024 — the 10, 16 and 21 Year Old — the first stable Scapa lineup since 1885.
What proof is Scapa 16?
This bottling is 43% ABV (86 proof), as shown on the label. ABV has varied across Scapa 16 releases — check the label.