Scotland, 46.3%
Ledaig 10 Year Old was nominated in the Best Value Whisky category of the Online Scotch Whisky Awards 2023. Place your vote for the awards here.
At Tobermory Distillery they produce two distinct single malts made for half the year each: a non-peated Tobermory and a heavily peated (30 – 40ppm phenol) Ledaig. Each malt reflects the inspiring island – from the bright and colourful Tobermory with vibrant fruit, spice and a subtle salty notes, reflective of the harbour waters, to the more robust, peated Ledaig, with sweet smoke and earthy notes.
Over recent years, Ledaig has really stamped its mark as a superb peated whisky, and was recognised as the Whisky of The Year 2022 by Ralfy Mitchell, as well as one of the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2022: Scotch Islands (Non Islay) 12 Years & Under.
NOSE: Sweet briny smokiness with distinct island character and playful notes that hint at mild antiseptic, creosote, wax polish, mint chocolate and floral seaside aromas. Soft peat, gentle smoke.
PALATE: Tantalisingly sweet, medicinal flavours infused with enticing sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit with rich peaty smoke and a velvety vanilla and malty creaminess.
FINISH: A wondrous union of sublimely spicy white pepper, the vibrant sweetness of liquorice and a kick of cloves with an exquisite lingering saltiness.
