Ledaig 2006 16 Year Old - Butt #8 (SMoS)
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Profile: Ledaig 2006 16 Years - Butt #8 (SMoS) at a glance
- Island whisky with edge: This single malt comes from Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull and reflects the bold, distinctive style often associated with Scotland’s island whiskies.
- Smoky and maritime: Ledaig is known for its pronounced peat smoke, coastal freshness, and a rugged, slightly austere profile.
- Single cask bottling: Elixir Distillers selected one individual butt for The Single Malts of Scotland, giving this whisky extra depth and identity.
- Unadulterated enjoyment: Bottled without added colour at 55.20% ABV, it offers an intense and authentic tasting experience.
- Patient maturation: Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2023, it spent 16 years developing a balance of strength and maturity.
Portrait: What defines Ledaig 2006 16 Years - Butt #8 (SMoS)
The Ledaig 2006 16 Years - Butt #8 (SMoS) is made for those who appreciate the uncompromising style of Scotland’s islands. Produced at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull, it carries the hallmark Ledaig character: heavily peated, maritime, and unmistakably expressive. It is a whisky that does not try to soften its origin, but instead embraces it fully.
As a single cask release from Elixir Distillers, it gains an additional layer of appeal. The chosen butt shaped the spirit over many years, adding depth without masking its bold core. Bottling at cask strength and without colouring helps preserve a natural impression, allowing the whisky to speak for itself. The result is a single malt with clear structure, intensity, and a strong sense of place.
For anyone drawn to whiskies with personality, this is a compelling example of the Islands style. It brings together smoke, spice, and coastal notes in a way that feels both robust and rewarding. Given time in the glass, it reveals more of its complexity and shows why well-chosen independent cask bottlings continue to fascinate whisky drinkers.
Tasting Notes: How the Ledaig 2006 16 Years - Butt #8 (SMoS) tastes
- Aroma: Dense waves of smoke rise alongside sea air, with notes of salty seaweed, soot, and a touch of tar.
- Taste: On the palate, it feels forceful and dry, with peaty depth, earthy undertones, and a spicy, slightly oily texture.
- Finish: The finish is long and smoke-driven, leaving behind a lasting impression of salt, ash, and dark spice.
| Bottler: | Elixir Distillers |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2023 |
| Alcohol: | 55,20%vol. |
| Age: | 16 year old |
| Distillery: | Tobermory |
| Destillation Date: | 2006 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Elixir Distillers |
| Region: | Islands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Elixir Distillers Ltd., Invalidenstr. 124, 10115 Berlin, Deutschland |
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