Name: Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Tobermory
Price: 164.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood notes. Ledaig, the peated sibling of Tobermory, delivers a smoky character in this 21-year-old from July 1997, matured in a single refill hogshead until May 2019. Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular bottling produced just 260 cask-strength expressions of this Isle of Mull malt.

Question 2

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is not particularly sweet (0/100). It leans dry and savoury.

Question 4

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (50.9%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) costs £164.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 50.9% ABV, Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) costs £150 vs £164.95 for Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) share a similar flavour profile (Leathery) and are in a similar price range. Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) costs £99 vs £164.95 for Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) compare to Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 13341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is bold and smoky, while Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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