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Ledaig 10 Year Old

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The peated malt from Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull. Sweet, briny smoke with hints of medicine, wax and mint chocolate.

Details

BrandLedaig
DistilleryTobermory
OriginScotland / Islands (Isle of Mull)
StyleSingle Malt
Age10 yrs
ABV46.3%
Cask—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose
Sweet, briny smoke with mild antiseptic, wax polish, mint chocolate and seaside flowers.
Palate
Sweet yet medicinal, with peppery spice, peat smoke and creamy vanilla malt.
Finish
Long, with lingering smoke and spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

  • Neat
  • With water
  • Highball

At 46.3% it is full of flavour — sip neat or with a splash of water. The island smoke still shows in a highball.

Food pairing

Mussels, oysters, smoked fish and smoked cheese.

Background & production

Made at Tobermory Distillery in the harbour town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. Founded in 1798, the distillery was once called Ledaig, a name now given to its peated spirit.

Ledaig 10 is Tobermory's peated malt, aged only in ex-bourbon barrels. Non-chill filtered, natural colour, bottled at 46.3%.

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