The Tobermory Distillery on the picturesque Isle of Mull isn't home to just unpeated whisky. It also makes superbly smoky single malt under the name of Ledaig (that name isn't simply a coincidence, by the way - Ledaig was one of the distillery's previous names!). Distilled using the same pot stills as the classic unpeated Tobermory expression, just with peated barley instead, the whisky boasts plumes of rich, earthy, almost medicinal smoke, with underlying fresh fruit and crushed spice notes. This particular expression ages for 10 years before bottled at the very specific strength of 46.3% ABV.
Quite light and well-balanced. There is a very soft peat with a gentle smoke. Notes of barley and malt extract, with walnut and pine oil and a hint of iodine, dried fruit and nuts.
Medium-bodied and quite rich. There are notes of spice and smoke gathering above the charred oak. The peat is quiet and dry with a touch of black pepper and earth.
Medium-length and slightly smoky with spice.
Slightly medicinical, very earthy and strong stuff with delicious hints of smoked bacon. Highly recommended and a good bang for the buck at 46.3% plus being non-chillfiltered and sans coloring.
You can't dilute this enough. The spice and smokiness are always there in full bloom. Great quality for a great price and an adventure for Islay loyalists.
Age statement, non-chill filtered, perfect strength, this Dram has it all. Cohesive tangy fresh peat with a smooth smokiness and an undertone of quality oak developing into a surprisingly complex but never confused palate and finish, leaving you with a lingering peppery spice. There are a lot of ingredients that make up the Ledaig but I cannot think of a better-balanced dram for this money. What stands out for me is the value; this is similar money to a standard Laphroaig at 40% with its caramel and chill-filtering and a darn sight cheaper than a Lagavulin or a Port Charlotte and although they are fine whiskies in their own right, when it comes value the Ledaig is head and shoulders above either. I'll be back for more
The smoke is not to strong. Wonderful stuff. Makes a nice gift for your happy hour friends
I love my Islay scotchs and so I decided to buy a bottle of Legaig 10. I find this to be a very good scotch. It is a nice peat with some great smoke flavor. I especially love the pepper finish. This scotch has won it's way to my normal rotation. This tastes like Bowmore with a spicy and peppery finish.
