Ledaig 18 Year Old
Ledaig · Tobermory Distillery
Ledaig at 18 years is the quieter, more contemplative sibling of Tobermory's unpeated range. The extended maturation has tamed the smoke into something deeply savory and complex without extinguishing it. This is a malt that rewards patience — both the distillery's and yours.
Nose
Rich maritime smoke meets dried apricot and salted dark chocolate. Underneath, there's a distinctive beeswax note and hints of old leather. The peat here is campfire-like rather than medicinal, seasoned by nearly two decades in wood.
Palate
Chewy and full-bodied, with layers of smoked meat, toffee, and dark fruit compote unfolding slowly. A burst of clove spice arrives mid-palate, followed by coastal brine and a tarry sweetness. The oak integration is remarkably seamless.
Finish
Long and warming, with smoldering peat, dried fruit, and a final flourish of dark cocoa that lingers for minutes.
- Region
- Islands (Isle of Mull)
- Cask Type
- First-fill bourbon barrels and refill hogsheads
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 35–40 ppm
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 18 years in a combination of first-fill bourbon and refill casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
The duck's rendered fat and smoky skin echo the malt's peat character, while the tart cherry compote mirrors the dried fruit and dark cocoa notes on the finish.
Tobermory Distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, produces both unpeated Tobermory and heavily peated Ledaig — two distinct spirits from a single pair of stills, differentiated entirely by the malt they use.
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