The Scapa distillery, located on the Orkney Islands, is the second most northerly distillery in Scotland.  

The Skiren single malt was added to their range in 2015 and while it boasts Scapa’s distinctive modern branding, its is a whisky is rooted in the areas proud history and traditions. 

The name Skiren is taken from the Old Norse word for "glittering bright skies" and it has been distilled in the only remaining working Lomond Still in all of Scotland. 

Scapa called it their ‘honeyed tropical’ one and it doesn’t take long to see why. This single malt is rich and sweet with bags of tropical fruits compliment the oak-spices from the first-fill American Oak Casks which have been specially selected by Scapa artisans.

There are also hints of American whiskey in the combination of sweetness and spiciness on offer here. It’s a really easy whisky to drink and ideal neat or with water or ice as you prefer. 

The Scapa range has a lot of exciting whiskies on offer and Skiren is the perfect place to start exploring them.