Slainte-Mhath
Ledaig 10 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 30, 2016 (edited March 5, 2024)
If you are a peathead and want to widen your horizon beyond Islay, this single malt is waiting to be discovered! At first glance, Ledaig 10 (peated Tobermory) is very reminiscent of Islay malts - but it's less sweet and distinctly different. A complex bouquet of smoked ham, sea salt, citrus fruits and both floral and savory notes hides behind intense, mineral peatiness. The arrival is strong, fresh and quite dry, followed by burned licorice, aniseed and loads of white pepper. Distant maritime notes and hints of mint crown the substantial finish. A first-class malt!
RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
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Re-reviewed in 01/2019: I love this stuff. Ledaig has so much potential, and even though I prefer the independently bottled version which I just reviewed, this OB is simply great. I rate it 87 points in this re-review, and it's highly recommended.
Same to you! Excellent way of distinguishing it from Islays.