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Ledaig 10 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 21, 2016 (edited July 30, 2017)
I'm a huge fan of the Islands, with Talisker as my top mistress. It was just recently that I even heard of Ledaig (or late-chick, as Scott's local wine merchant calls it). I'm quite impressed by it---it's a cross between the brute Talisker and aromatic Islays. I'm getting lemons and brine on the nose. Slight peat, but really not to the level of your stronger Islays. Taste is salty pretzels, orchard fruits, with a hint of smoked sardines. This is a great entry way for folks not able to take an Islay, but looking into something beyond Soeyside and Highlands. I really have to thank Scott for ithis sample, and more so for introducing me to Islanders beyond my narrow scope of Talisker. Thanks Scott!!
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I'm just awestruck that he lives on the Isle of Man...a tax free zone.
Ralfy does excellent reviews although his ratings have become a bit inconsistent. When he started out about 7 years ago, ratings in the 90's were rather common, while nowadays he is very strict in giving good marks. Hence, it has become difficult to compare his reviews/malt marks across different years. I focus more on what he is actually talking about, and as Davie pointed out: 90% of the time his reviews are spot on!
I always check out his malt mark, he offers great reviews!
I just googled him and found his website. He looks so affable and charming, in a rollie-pollie way! And this guy lives on the Isle of Man...how cool is that!!?
"Our beloved Ralfy." look up RalfyStuff on YouTube... 90% of the time he's bang on target with reviews, and he's done A LOT.
Yeah, I did--thanks so much Scott. Especially for introducing me to two Islanders I had no idea existed---Scapa and Ledaig.
I really enjoyed this whisky. Sounds like you did too. It's a good whisky at a fair price.
Ralfy?
Forgot to give it a 'malt mark' as Ralfy use to call it? Nice review!