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.
This is a great tasting whiskey except for the after taste. It leaves the taste of burnt English blend pipe tobacco in your mouth for hours.
If you like Talisker 10 you'll love this, it has that familiar Germolene smell & taste you love followed by roaring bonfires & smoked kippers. the finish is light & dry with a slight saline edge that makes your mouth water. Ledaig 10 can definitely hold its own against the Islay big boys.
First try is meaty with the smell of charcoal, smell reminds me of an old chimney. Ironically I find the smell to be quite salty, like smelling the cliffs at the beaches or something like that. Some jasmin, even menthol in the background, but the smell is dominated by the meaty peat-smell. Taste is much like in the smell: Seasalt, ham and campfire, then coal and some honey. Slight note about jasmin, some menthol as well. The middle is strong, quite decent, found the beginning and the finish to be lacking. The mouthfeel is meaty peatsmoke that leaves too quickly. Conclusion: I personally found this whisky to be quite good, but I'm slightly dissappointed. It's lacking the amount of aroma that I expected. It's quick and feels like it has forgotten something along the way. Wouldn't wonder if this would be used while making Hankey Bannister Heritage, because I found the taste profiles to be quite identical, but Ledaig is a bit longer lasting. Not worth the money, unless someone wants to split the money to the purchase. It's good to have with friends, but honestly, a good whisky should taste while you're alone as well. I stick with Hankey Bannister, even thou I still tell that this whisky is a good one to try, but to me, it's sadly missing the fresher notes and dominating too much with the smoke and ham. 83/100
I first tried this 10 year along with Tobermory on the ferry from Craignure to Oban and I absolutely love both and knew I would have ti get my own bottles of each. Wasn't easy to find these but I did and couldn't be happier with them. This has the same amount of complexity as Tobermory 10 but with a totally different flavor profile due to the peat smoke. Very smoky with lots of nutty flavors,pepper, and barley with a beautiful ocean spray finish. This is a fantastic single malt with excellent character as is everything from the Tobermory distillery. Cheers! The Sugarbear
Sorry, I really do not appreciate. Nose : flat. Mouth : alcohol. Palate : some spice afterwards. Final : flat. A slight smoky dram with small qualities. I have no regret to test only one 5 €' sample. For the same price the sample of Wolfburn gives more in all views, and incites to buy a full bottle. This one is not for me.
