Scapa Glansa

Nose: Fruit - peach, apricot, pineapple. Lightly floral, wisps and hints of wood smoke Palate: Tropical fruit, vanilla, salted caramel and light citrus. There’s a light peated smokiness throughout, but not overtly Finish: Long finish. The finish is far more citrus/sour than the palate. There are more smoky, peaty and peppery notes, before edging towards a citrus and spicy (black pepper, chilli and ginger) aftertaste. This is a fruity and lightly smoky dram. The flavours are not completely integrated through the layers, with a completely different experience from the palate than the finish and aftertaste. It’s easy to drink and has a quite a creamy mouthfeel on the palate, which hardens into a sour and spicy finish. Generally OK.

That’s it. Smells great but you’re worried it’s too thin or iodine - like a talisker. But it delivers soft and meaningful peat and it is easy. Love it.

Well balanced but not very complex. Medium body with caramel, raisins, and chocolate, light peat and short finish

I understand why some find this bottle weird or underwhelming. It's peated, but lightly. It's aged in oak but it isn't as sweet as you might expect. It's only 40% but doesn't go down like it's watered down. In short, I found it deceptively complex and interesting. Honey, heather, short smoke, and oak.