Ledaig 12 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £59.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Distilled at Tobermory in February 2008 and aged for 12 years in a refill hogshead, this generously peated Ledaig offers the classic Islay character of smoke and brine typical of the distillery's peated spirit, presented here as a rare single cask release of just 44 bottles.
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Ledaig 12 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) is a 12-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Scotland), bottled at 54% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Distilled at Tobermory in February 2008 and aged for 12 years in a refill hogshead, this generously peated Ledaig offers the classic Islay character of smoke and brine typical of the distillery's peated spirit, presented here as a rare single cask release of just 44 bottles.
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