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Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish

spicy malty
4.3
(7)€35Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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A Spanish galleon sank off Tobermory harbour more than 400 years ago, said to have been carrying treasure. That legend lives on in this bottle. Ledaig takes its heavily peated spirit, rests it first in ex-bourbon casks. Then finishes it in hand-selected Rioja casks from Spain. The result is a collision of worlds: peat smoke and sea spray from the Isle of Mull. Red berry and spice from the wine country. It is bottled at 46.3% without chill-filtration or added colour. Pour it neat and let it speak.

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About the distillery

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Ledaig

Ledaig is a historic distillery located on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, that produces single malt Scotch whisky using peat-smoked barley. With a history dating back to 1798, the distillery has a rich tradition of crafting high-quality whisky using locally sourced water and a range of casks for aging. Ledaig's use of peat-smoked barley sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries, resulting in a unique flavour profile that is both smoky and peaty. The distillery has gained a reputation for producing award-winning whisky, including its 10-year-old expression, which is known for its complex flavors and balance.

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About the Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish

Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Island region. Distilled at Tobermory Distillery on Scotland Isle of Mull, it carries true Atlantic character. Tobermory Distillery has been producing whisky on Mull since 1798. It runs two distinct lines: the unpeated Tobermory and the heavily peated Ledaig. The name Ledaig comes from the Gaelic for safe haven. A fitting description for a harbour town that has its own sunken galleon legend. A Spanish ship reportedly sank off Tobermory more than 400 years ago. The distillery honours that history through the Sinclair Series, finishing this whisky in hand-selected Rioja casks from Spain. The Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish starts life in ex-bourbon casks, where peat smoke and malty cereal notes develop steadily. The Rioja finish adds layers of red berry, grape, and warm spice on top of that smoky base. Expect black pepper and peppery warmth up front on the palate. Vanilla and nutty walnut notes round out the mouthfeel with gentle richness. A lingering finish of peat smoke and red fruit closes things out cleanly. This expression is bottled at 46.3% ABV, non-chill filtered, with no added colour. Those choices preserve the full texture and integrity of the spirit. Drink it neat to catch the interplay between smoky, spicy, and fruity notes. The structure holds up well without dilution, rewarding patience in the glass. Ledaig is the peated expression of Tobermory, and this bottling layers that rugged Island character with a Spanish wine finish. The combination is distinctive, balancing maritime smoke with the warmth of Rioja oak. It is a whisky that tells a story of two traditions meeting across centuries of history.