Fancy a trip to Orkney?

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A press release from Highland Park:
To celebrate Homecoming Scotland Whisky Month, Highland Park is welcoming visitors to enjoy a free tour at its Orkney distillery on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
The guided tour of the world’s northernmost Scotch Whisky distillery allows visitors to discover the whisky making techniques that have made Highland Park arguably [...]

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A Quick dram: Scapa 16 yo

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Scapa 16 yo
Isle of Orkney
40% ABV
£52.75 from here
Colour: Lemon tea
Nose: Banana custard, lemon meringue, blueberry, cheesecake sweetness and layers of vanilla. Very pleasant and light yet complex. Top notch.
Palate: Spicy, cakey, slightly bitter… lives up to the nose.
Finish: Burst of espresso, lovely and powerful.
Overall: I have been looking forward to tasting this whisky since December. [...]

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