1988 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Scapa 32 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky

1988 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Scapa 32 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch WhiskyThis is the second Scapa in G&M's latest outturn with a significant age statement, the other being a 29 year old. Owned by Pernod Ricard, Scapa is another distillery that's almost disappeared from the market place, with just two NAS expressions making up the core range: Glansa and Skiren. A selection of single casks were launched in 2020, and there are about a dozen cask strength bottlings but you have to visit one of Chivas' visitor centres to find

and sweet spices

Critics have scored this as one of the top 5 Barossa Valley wines: The Wine Advocate gave the 2020 vintage a score of 97

with excellent balance and length

and a subtle spice

might be a slight presence of oak (

This wine is a must-try for those who appreciate a refined and robust Cabernet Sauvignon

the soils are red clay loams

and smoked charcuterie meats

expressing the unique characteristics of each barrel

The flavors are bright with green apple

Variety – Riesling

This exceptional brew offers a rich and complex flavor profile