Discover Ledaig

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Whisky cask ownership is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You will not have access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of a cask can go down as well as up and your capital is at risk. A cask is not a liquid asset and selling one may take time.

Discover Ledaig (Letch-ick)

Originally founded in 1798 by John Sinclair as the Ledaig Distillery, Tobermory is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull. The Isle of Mull, the second-biggest island of the inner Hebrides, is situated in the western isles of the Whisky Highland area.

Despite the Scottish islands being geographically grouped and offering a very diverse and different taste to other whiskies, the Islands are not officially recognised as a standalone whisky-producing region by the Scotch Whisky Association.

At MacInnes, we like to recognise the distinct style of Islands whisky and call the Highlands region Highlands and Islands - you can read more about the whisky regions here. 

Tobermory is a thriving, expressive and unique distiller, and its history has a past as colourful as the Hebridean town’s seafront homes.

The Ledaig name was reintroduced in 2007, with the launch of the heavily peated 10-year-old single malt - a distinct contrast in style from the unpeated Tobermory.

Whisky Region - more about Highlands (& Islands)

As the largest of all the whisky regions, the tastes and flavours of the Highlands region are as varied as the wild and breathtaking landscape. From the lightly fruity, dry styles of a Southern Highlands Scotch to the rich, full-bodied mouthful of a Northern Highland whisky, the distilleries range from the Aberfeldy to the Glenmorangie.

Then you have the western isles of Jura, Mull, Skye, Arran and the Orkney Islands. Known as the whisky coast, these islands serve up spicy, intense, smoky flavours influenced by their coastal location and peaty landscape.

Our Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright lemony gold
Nose: Briny smokiness, a distinct island character, and soft notes that hint at mild antiseptic
Palate: Sweet, medicinal flavours infused with sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit
Finish: A wondrous union of white pepper, liquorice, and cloves, with a lingering saltiness

If you'd like to taste some Ledaig for yourself, you can keep an eye out for our future tasting events, or if you wish to discuss cask ownership in person, contact us to arrange an appointment at your earliest opportunity.

More about our available casks:

AYS: 2021 (Age of Youngest Spirit)
OLA: 119.5 to 119.9 (Original Litres of Alcohol)
Recorded ABV: 65.2%
Cask type: Refill Barrel.

These are historical original-fill details for casks previously featured in this article, rather than a current stock list or regauge. Contact us for current availability and measurements.

Explore Ledaig cask availability

If this whisky has caught your imagination, speak to the MacInnes team about our latest cask availability. We can explain the individual cask details, purchase price, ongoing costs and ownership arrangements before you decide. Call 0207 100 7321 or email sales@macinneswhisky.com.