Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Tawny Port Cask - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.2%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £113.5
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Ledaig's peated character from Tobermory gains complexity through 15 years of maturation followed by a two-year tawny Port cask finish, creating a dialogue between smoke and red fruit. Bottled at natural strength by Murray McDavid in 2024 for the Benchmark collection.
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Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Tawny Port Cask - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 15-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 53.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ledaig's peated character from Tobermory gains complexity through 15 years of maturation followed by a two-year tawny Port cask finish, creating a dialogue between smoke and red fruit. Bottled at natural strength by Murray McDavid in 2024 for the Benchmark collection.
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