Agriculture and viticulture Kirkwall

The second Orkney distillery, Scapa, was created in 1885 but went through a deep crisis in the 1990s and almost closed down... Fortunately, this never happened and facts proved that there was indeed room for two great whisky names in Kirkwall. The tour takes in the entire production site and its magnificent surroundings, before tasting a 14 year old dram, less peaty than most single island malts but radiantly fruity and spicy. Those under 18 have no access to guided tours.

Founded in 1798, Highland Park is the northernmost distillery of Scotland, just overtaking Scapa! It has won the San Francisco World Spirit Competition several times, which brings together experts from all over the world. This is where it gets its slogan "Best spirit in the World", and we can't say that it has really usurped it... Its flagship single malt, the 12 year old, exudes notes of honey, heather, and spices, with a background of Orkney peat. The one-hour tour is very complete and ends with a tasting.