Ledaig 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Ledaig 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky is the peated expression of Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull: a 46.3% ABV (92.6 proof), 750mL single malt matured 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour. Heavily peated to around 35 ppm, it is the distillery's smoky alter ego — "Ledaig" was the distillery's original name at its 1798 founding, while the unpeated spirit ships as Tobermory. The distillery's own descriptor: "Peppery, Smoky and Malty." Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 46.3% ABV / 92.6 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: Tobermory Distillery, Isle of Mull, Scotland (founded 1798)
- Aging: 10 years in ex-bourbon casks; non-chill filtered; natural colour
- Peat: heavily peated, ~35 ppm phenols
Mull's Smoky Alter Ego
One distillery, two whiskies: Tobermory makes its unpeated malt and Ledaig, the heavily peated one — the name Ledaig itself is the distillery's original 1798 identity. Ten years in ex-bourbon casks tames the 35-ppm peat into something sweet and coastal rather than raw, bottled at a natural 46.3% without chill filtration or added colour. Explore the Tobermory whiskies and our Scotch whisky shelf.
Tasting Notes
Sweet briny smokiness with distinct island character on the nose — mild antiseptic, creosote, wax polish, mint chocolate, and floral seaside aromas over soft peat and gentle smoke (brand notes). The palate is tantalisingly sweet and medicinal, with sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit, rich peaty smoke, and a velvety vanilla-malt creaminess; the finish brings spicy white pepper, liquorice sweetness, a kick of cloves, and exquisite lingering saltiness.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass — the coastal peat opens beautifully. A drop of water softens the pepper and lifts the vanilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ledaig and Tobermory?
Same distillery on the Isle of Mull — Ledaig is the heavily peated expression (~35 ppm), Tobermory the unpeated one.
Is Ledaig 10 chill-filtered?
No — bottled non-chill filtered at 46.3% ABV with natural colour.
How peaty is Ledaig 10?
Heavily peated at around 35 phenol parts per million — sweet, coastal smoke rather than medicinal blast.
Where is Ledaig made?
Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, founded in 1798.
For island peat with a sweet streak, buy Ledaig 10 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.