Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl

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Picture yourself on a Caledonian ferry sailing through the islands on the West Coast of Scotland sipping on a well produced single malt whisky. This reminds us of Ledaig. A splendid peaty whisky from the Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull in Scotland’s west coast. Sherry matured and bottled at 46.3% ABV. Our Tasting Notes

The following morning I’d noticed the empty glass beside the sink. I had to nose to see how the liquid presence remained and there was lemon meringue pie, a touch of cold honey glazed ham with burnt twigs. A little doughy in places and sweetness with strawberry jam. A delight to nose first thing in the morning. Ledaig has a lot in common with Islay, namely the use of peated malt, but it cuts a much different figure than your typical Islay peat bombs. Primarily that is because this 18 year old malt is finished with sherry casks, a practice that is not unknown in Islay but which isn’t all that common. For gift wrapping and engraving services please visit https://www.thewhiskycompany.com.au/engraving-gift-wrapping/The heavily peated Ledaig 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual competition in which members of the public vote to determine the Whisky of the Year. Ledaig, produced at Tobermory distillery on the picturesque Isle of Mull, claimed the top spot in the 9th annual Whisky of the Year blind tasting hosted by The Whisky Exchange. This has a pungent smell. From the pour and letting it sit in the glass for a bit, the soft campfire smoke and briny element slowly fills the room. It has such a fresh nose. Bright lemon peel and a hint of peppermint. There’s baked puff pastry, flaked almonds, and a caramelised sugar paste. The brine from before is mixed in with a saltiness. Wood fire smoke, pine tree and tobacco. Maple cured bacon, sliced grapes and a heap of white chocolate fudge cubes. Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).

Comment: There is a good balance between savoury and sweet, the coastal character of the whisky is clear, it reminds me of bonfires on the beach. Its time in sherry casks has also left its mark, mingling with the peatiness without being overpowered. Glencairn The Glencairn Whisky Glass is a revolutionary whisky glass that really lets you savor the taste and complexity of fine whisky. The glass is great to use for any of your ‘wee nippy sweeties’ whether it be Single Malt Whiskies, Irish Whiskies, or even single barrel bourbons. With the tapered mouth, you are able to really smell all of the nuances the whisky has to offer. Any malt advocate will love this glass! Champagne, Brandy, Wine… each has its own glass. Yet whisky, the worlds most complex spirit can be found served in anything from hiball tumblers to Paris goblets. It’s a bit like pouring your vintage champagne into a pint tumbler or your XO brandy into a shot glass! Whisky is a drink to be savoured. Time spent enjoying the flavours on the nose are equally important as those on the palate. Raymond Davidson decided it was about time someone designed a proper whisky glass… The perfect glass for whisky was created and left to mature for some twenty years at the bottom of a filing cabinet. After adequate maturation, his sons Paul and Scott decided to take his design to the people who know best…… It’s exciting to see a peated malt take home the prize and it really is a delicious whisky.” Award winning gin and rum Nikka Japanese Whisky We are currently sourcing whisky from this distillery and are confident we will have some soon………… please sign up for a Stillhouse membership and receive a newsletter for up to date news and new releases.We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof. The blended whisky, which launched in 2020 and was a sell out success, also won silver at this year's Scotch Whisky Masters. This year’s shortlist included a mix of whiskies from across Scotland, with some unexpected bold flavours. We are truly honoured to have impressed the blind taste panel, and titles don't get much bigger than whisky of the year.” Outlander star Sam Heughan's whisky, The Sassenach, has won a plethora of awards including double gold at this year's San Francisco World Spirits Championship.