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Ledaig

  • Ledaig 12 Years Old Batch 18

    A superb Ledaig expression full of peat smoke, salty coastal influence and sherried/dried fruits. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Ledaig 10 Years Old

    A lovely expression full of salted caramel and soft peat smoke. 85/100 Continue reading

    Ledaig 10 Years Old

  • Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask

    Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask Whisky Review: Another superb expression, the complete antithesis of colour = flavour, much like many young Islay whiskies. A lovely mixture of fruit and smoke with more than an indication on the… Continue reading

    Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask

  • Ledaig 8 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask

    Ledaig 8 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask (52.8%, Claxton’s, Refill Sherry Butt, 645 Bottles, 2016) ABV: 52.8% Age: 8 years Old Bottling: Claxton’s, The Single Cask Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Cost: £sold out Origin: Tobermory Distillery Vintage:… Continue reading

  • Ledaig 19 Years Old 1998 PX Cask Finish

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1998 PX Cask Finish whisky review: Wow, completely different from the Ledaig 1998 Oloroso finish, this is a super expression with much more intense dried fruit, nut and chocolate influence balanced better againats the smoky Ledaig… Continue reading

  • Ledaig 19 Years Old 1998 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1998 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish whisky review: Fruity and smoky but for me a little too light in places, hardly any barley malt and much too fine/light a spirit for these flavours, needs more oils, also… Continue reading

  • Ledaig 12 Years Old Discovery

    Ledaig 12 Years Old Discovery Island single malt Scotch whisky review: For me Ledaig can be brilliant and on a par with Ardbeg with the first sip and like drinking out of stale beer can used as an ashtray from… Continue reading

    Ledaig 12 Years Old Discovery

  • Ledaig 18 Years Old

    Ledaig 18 Years Old ~ 46.3% (Distell) Island single malt scotch whisky 46.3% ABV, £77.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Ledaig 18YO is described as a “wonderfully smoky” single malt, with sweet and floral aromas combined with the… Continue reading

    Ledaig 18 Years Old

  • Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection St Joseph Wood Finish ~ 45% (Gordon & MacPhail) Island single malt scotch whisky 45% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 92/100 What they say: Colour: Dark Amber. WITHOUT WATER: Nose: Sweet wine influences… Continue reading

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection

  • Ledaig 10 Years Old

    Ledaig 10 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2012) 46.3% ABV, £30 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Ledaig is a wonderfully distinguished single malt. Not only is it handcrafted in the Tobermory Distillery, the only distillery on the dramatic, colourful… Continue reading

    Ledaig 10 Years Old