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A Scottish malt whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull, originally established as Ledaig back in 1798. This is the third batch of Ledaig 18 year old single malt, initially matured in traditional oak barrels, then transferred and finished in Spanish sherry casks. It is a limited edition release, bottled at 46.3% vol and described as 'wonderfully peated'.
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86.4 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
halfmoon_pebble15 OctRich red fruit meets oily smoke and coastal peat.
shortwave.fox2 OctThe sweet oakiness and oak spice sound like a useful counterpoint to the tar, peat smoke, and red fruit. Still, the overall character reads more smoky and coastal than oak-led, so the balance feels more compelling than an oak-focused showcase.
daybreakrambler20 SeptTarry smoke and juicy red fruit make for a distinctive contrast.
The red fruits, chocolate and orange give the heavy tar, oily smoke and brine something to push against. That sounds more compelling than simply piling on peat, though the rubber, medicinal and engine-oil notes make it a rough-edged proposition. The stated medium-to-long finish keeps the coastal smoke and salt in view. I’d rate it well for that distinctive contrast, while recognizing that this is a forceful style rather than an easygoing one.
