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 only chose to review this after reading the "it's not for me review" that gave 1.5 stars. First off I completely understand if that was the case due to say not liking really peaty whisky or a strong floral note in a certain type of whiskey. The case of that reviewer was clearly from a bad sample, that's it. If you are a whisky drinker you will know you can easily get an expensive bottle from a bad bottling or off cask, it's part of the journey, and thus the adventure! Always give it 2 chances! As for my own review, take equal parts Talisker, Bruichladdich, Benromach, add a dash of Ardbeg and Laphroaig, and a pinch of Highland Park you arrive here. Perfect ABV, non chill filtered you can't go wrong. If you like a bit of smoke, a bit of depth and a bit of zing and character here you go. Most of the tasting notes from other reviewers I found to be the same so to save reading it again I kept it simple. Happy New Year to All!
I am on the Internet now finding out more about the best tasting single malt I've tried many but I could taste the deep rich oak Ness of the barrel it's lived in for 10 years beautiful
A must try for peat lovers! It's not a peat bomb but its a different take . It's rich and meaty ( really it has a little meat taste ). Nice coastal flavor from start to Finnish. One of my favorites !
I'm an Islay whiskey (particularly Ardbeg) lover through and through. For me this, this is as close to Ardbeg's ultimate range as I've experienced, and more affordable to boot. If you like Ardbeg and haven't tried this, do yourself a favor and get a bottle. Bloody delicious!
I don't know the first thing about identifying tastes and smells, I just know that I really like this whiskey. Since Bruichladich stopped producing the wonderful Laddie 10 this is my new affordable favourite.
