点评:My partner and I booked The Odyssey Tour at Scapa Distillery, and it turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our time on the Orkney Islands.
By chance, we ended up being the only two people on the tour, which made the entire experience incredibly exclusive and personal.
Our guide, Andrew, was simply phenomenal. His technical knowledge about the distillation process was outstanding, but what really set him apart was how he shared the historical background and his own personal anecdotes. It never felt like a scripted lecture, but rather like a fascinating conversation with a passionate expert.
The absolute highlight was the tasting inside the "The Noust" tasting room. This stunning, clifftop building overlooks the dramatic Scapa Flow and is shaped like an upturned fishing boat – honestly, this room alone is worth the trip to Orkney!
Sampling the rare single casks and vintage expressions there was Kind of a magical experience.
To top it all off, the logistics were seamless. The shuttle service from Kirkwall was very convenient, and the staff at the distillery shop were incredibly welcoming and helpful. If you love whisky and want an authentic, top-tier experience, do not hesitate to book the Odyssey package!
Thank you, Andrew, and the whole Scapa team! :-)
翻译:我和伴侣报名参加了斯卡帕酿酒厂的“奥德赛之旅”,而这确实是我们在奥克尼群岛之旅中最难忘的体验之一。
凑巧的是,我们俩是当次参观活动的唯一游客,这使得整个体验显得格外独特且私密。
我们的向导安德鲁表现得极为出色。他对蒸馏工艺的专业知识掌握得相当深入。但真正让他与众不同的,是他讲述历史背景以及分享个人经历的方式。整个过程绝不像照本宣科的讲座,而更像是与一位满怀热情的专家进行的精彩对话。
最令人难忘的环节就是在“The Noust”品酒室里的品鉴体验。这座坐落于悬崖之上的建筑俯瞰着壮丽的斯卡帕湾,其外形酷似一艘倒扣的渔船——说真的,单是能参观这个品酒室就值得专程前往奥克尼群岛了!品尝那些极为罕见的单桶威士忌以及不同年份的佳酿,真是一次宛如魔法般的体验。
更令人满意的是,整个行程的安排也毫无瑕疵。从柯克沃尔出发的接驳服务非常便利,酒厂商店的工作人员也热情友善、乐于助人。如果你热爱威士忌,又想获得一次正宗且顶级的体验,那就毫不犹豫地预订“Odyssey套餐”吧!
感谢安德鲁以及整个斯卡帕团队!:-)