Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 800063) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £121.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Oily, Chocolate
- Description
- Ledaig from Tobermory's peated production line, distilled in 2001 and aged 17 years in bourbon before a Jurancon wine cask finish, bottled by Murray McDavid at 59% ABV with only 274 bottles released. The softly peated Island character finds balance between smoke and the wine finish's orchard fruit and spice.
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Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 800063) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 17-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 59% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ledaig from Tobermory's peated production line, distilled in 2001 and aged 17 years in bourbon before a Jurancon wine cask finish, bottled by Murray McDavid at 59% ABV with only 274 bottles released. The softly peated Island character finds balance between smoke and the wine finish's orchard fruit and spice.
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