A "hidden gem" steeped in history is set to offer “an unparalleled whisky tasting experience in Scotland”, it is claimed.
The Scapa Distillery in Orkney is opening its new whisky tasting room, called the Scapa Noust, next month.
The tasting room will offer immersive experiences “for those looking to taste exceptional whisky in a spectacular destination”, including The Cask Finished Edition, Scapa 19-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez hogshead finish, which launches as the newest addition to the Scapa Distillery Reserve Collection.
Ensconced in the Northern Isles of Scotland and surrounded by the elements, the Scapa Noust “welcomes visitors to enjoy a dram of Scapa whisky Single Malt in an inviting and warm setting”.
DON'T MISS: THE LATEST HERALD SUBSCRIPTION OFFER - FROM £1
The distillery said: “With touch points throughout reminiscent of the maritime heritage of the destination, the namesake harks back to the island's traditional boat shelters, ‘noust’, the Orcadian term for a safe haven for boats.
“After a tour of the working distillery and warehouse, up to 12 guests can enjoy tastings of Scapa Single Malt whisky around a central hand-carved long table featuring ripples inspired by the sea, whilst seated under a statement ceiling, crafted in the style of a traditional fishing boat’s interior.”
Designed by Orcadian architect Mark Fresson, the building “pays homage to the traditions and crafts of the Orkney islands”, while the interior and experience of the tasting room and adjoining rooms were designed by Florian Dussopt.
Scapa is launching a new addition to its Distillery Reserve Collection, The Cask Finished Edition, Scapa 19-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez hogshead finish to mark the opening. There are 440 bottles of available exclusively at Scapa Distillery and on the distillery website priced at £185.
Jacques-Henri Brive, head of brand experience and advocacy at Chivas Brothers, said: "We are thrilled to open the doors of the new Scapa Noust tasting destination at our Scapa Distillery.
“The team are so proud to have brought this vision to life, designing a space with a modern and fresh interior, whilst simultaneously honouring the rich traditions of Orkney that make Scapa whisky what it is.
“Orkney is a special place, perfect for those wanting to absorb rich local history and culture and experience the wild beauty of the Orcadian archipelagos. The stunning Scapa Noust offers an incomparable experience for whisky fans and adventure seekers alike.”
Edinburgh hotel gets go ahead
Plans for a major development in Edinburgh including a nine-storey hotel have been approved by City of Edinburgh Council.
The approved planning application for the mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards, granted subject to conditions, includes the demolition of the low-rise Elgin House office building, close to Haymarket Station and the tram link.
£2.5 million whisky facility will bring ‘real step change’
The new chief executive of Artisanal Spirits Company has declared that its new £2.5 million bottling plant in Uddingston will bring a “whole range of advantages” to the company.
Andrew Dane officially opened the Masterton Bond with chairman Mark Hunter yesterday as the company, which owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, declared it would bring about a “real step change” in its supply-chain performance.
Sign up for free: You can now get the briefing sent direct to your email inbox twice-daily, and Business Week for the seven-day round-up on Sunday 👇
Why are you making commenting on The Herald only available to subscribers?
It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse.
heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment.
We are doing this to improve the experience for our loyal readers and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself.
We are lucky at The Herald. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories.
That is invaluable.
We are making the subscriber-only change to support our valued readers, who tell us they don't want the site cluttered up with irrelevant comments, untruths and abuse.
In the past, the journalist’s job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com
Comments & Moderation
Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments.
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.
Read the rules here