Ledaig (Tobermory) 2008 13 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.34 Refill Hogshead ABV 57.1% 70CL

Ledaig

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Edition No.34 from Decadent Drinks and the Whisky Sponge blog.

When the Isle of Mull's Tobermory distillery opened way back in 1798, it was originally known as Ledaig. It was dormant for the majority of the 20th century, shut down by DCL in 1930, and when it re-opened in 1972, it did so as again as Ledaig distillery. Its revival was only brief however, closing down in 1975. When the distillery was again re-opened in 1979, it was now known as Tobermory. Its production in former years had generally been peated whisky like this, and the single malt was still bottled under the brand name of Ledaig. The newly revived company began producing non-peated as well, for the provision of a blended malt which they marketed under the Tobermory name. Burn Stewart discontinued the blend when they took over in 1993, opting to continue the production of both styles as two distinct single malt brands. The un-peated single malt took over the Tobermory name, while the traditional peated style fittingly retained the historic Ledaig name.

 

TASTING NOTES (by The Chaps at Master of Malt)

Nose: Sandalwood, roasted coffee beans, petrichor, and fried banana.

Palate: Salted lemons, grassy peat, a hint of walnut.

Finish: Sea salt and cracked black pepper crisps, with a sweet hint of marzipan.

 

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Distillery Tobermory
Classification Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region
Island
Vintage 2008
Age 13 Years Old
Bottler Whisky Sponge 
ABV/ Volume 57.1%/ 70cl



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