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.
I enjoyed it, but found it to have a taste a bit too salty - reminiscent of Caol Ila. Interesting whiskey nonetheless.
Great single malt with light peaty smoke scent and after taste. Also slight sweet caramel tasting
As I've gone through l my whisky pilgrimage over the last few years, as a heavily peated/Smokey whisky, this is up there with anything from Islay. This is a marmite whisky though, if you only drink prayed frame then this is for you, if not then it ain't. Frankly, for 38 quid it's a steal.
Tried this 2 weeks ago and love the light smoke infusion Good value
A pleated gem from the isle of Mull. Being a Laphroaig fanatic, I truly appreciate the phenols, smoke and peat in my whisky. This expression has it all with a sweet and savoury note in the long finish. Caramel and toffee notes are present with dried fruit and quality cigar smoke to round the palate. For the money, this dram gives all Islay expressions something to worry about.
