Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 - Ruby Port Pipe Finish
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.3%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- Ledaig 21 Year Old is a heavily peated Islay-style single malt distilled at Tobermory in October 1997 and finished for 29 months in Ruby Port pipes before January 2019 bottling. The extended port pipe finish tempers classic peat smoke with dark berry fruit, dried fruit and subtle tannin structure while maintaining the distillery's characteristic maritime edge. The 21-year maturation and port influence create a rich, layered palate with lingering smoke and wine-driven complexity. This rare bottling—one of only 870—suits collectors and those seeking peated whisky with refined, mature character.
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Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 - Ruby Port Pipe Finish is a 21-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 52.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ledaig 21 Year Old is a heavily peated Islay-style single malt distilled at Tobermory in October 1997 and finished for 29 months in Ruby Port pipes before January 2019 bottling. The extended port pipe finish tempers classic peat smoke with dark berry fruit, dried fruit and subtle tannin structure while maintaining the distillery's characteristic maritime edge. The 21-year maturation and port influence create a rich, layered palate with lingering smoke and wine-driven complexity. This rare bottling—one of only 870—suits collectors and those seeking peated whisky with refined, mature character.
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