Ledaig isn’t as consistently good as the peated Islay malts, but the best bottlings more than hold their own. This is one of them, a well-balanced mix of smoke and sherry flavors with a juicy texture. The nose is nutty with a hint of meaty smoke and fig jam. The palate isn’t particularly complex, but it has a pleasantly heavy mouthfeel and a hint of orange cake. The finish is long, dry and a little peppery, with a bit of mint on the aftertaste. There’s an enjoyable dash of meaty sulphur at the start and end too. I tried this at The Whisky Show when it was launched in 2018 and am grateful to @PBMichiganWolverine for letting me revisit it under more sober conditions. A notch above the official 10-year bottling.