The Scapa distillery has been in operation since 2005, under the ownership of Pernod Ricard. However, its building has been a Single Malt whisky distillery since 1847. 

Located at Scapa Flow (the harbor of Scapa Bay, which gives its name to the distillery), this company offers a unique whisky, not only for its quality but also for its close connection to the elements. The water from the island's springs, the strong winds, and the open fields all contribute to add value to the brand. As they themselves say, "Scapa is a handcrafted Single Malt, forged by the extreme elements of Orkney."

The Pictish people have often been overshadowed by the Vikings, although their culture and way of life have nothing to envy. 

During the time of the Roman Empire (before the presence of the Vikings in Scotland), the island of Orkney was inhabited by a people characterized by their penchant for decorating their own bodies (hence the word "Pict," meaning "painted"). It was especially in battle when this skill came to the fore, intimidating their adversaries to such an extent that they became known throughout the rest of Europe as an invincible people.

 Furthermore, this was a matriarchal society in which women were the heirs to the land, as well as the rulers of the community and defenders in battle, with the assistance of men.

The design proposal aims to pay homage to the origins of Single Malt whisky, and consequently, to the Orkney Islands. It is a way to remember the Pictish women, the "First Orcadians," as a reference to the current name of the whisky, using their image to personify the four natural elements that have such a significant influence on the whisky's creation: the Sun, the earth, the water, and the wind. 

Hence, four prominent figures emerge with profound symbolic significance: the Four Queens of Scapa.