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Ledaig 1996 Sherry Cask Finish
Single Malt — Island, Scotland
Reviewed
May 22, 2020 (edited April 5, 2021)
Once briefly the Ledaig flame burned bright for me but now not really a fan. Very acetone nose which translates to the palate with metallic bitter quite acidic peat. The sherry casking is like a rider thrown off their horse with their foot still stuck in the stirrip being dragged along behind as the horse goes whatever way it wants...i.e. very much not in charge. It does impart a nice xmas cake type of flavour however. I initially thought it's very much a love or hate type of style of whisky but then I find myself both not liking the concept it delivers but still drinking it...it's force of character is definitely an attraction.
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@jonwilkinson7309 19 years I believe. Start with the 10 yr if not already that's pure Ledaig in your face. If you love that you'll love the rest even more
Interesting, because I've started to get into Ledaig. How old was this one when it was bottled?