Highland Laird Ledaig 2001 – Aged 24 Years at Bartels Whisky – Island Single Malt News


Highland Laird Ledaig 2001 – Aged 24 Years
This one is a bit special. Distilled at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull way back in February 2001, this Ledaig is a true example of the distillery’s famously bold, peated variant. Matured for an impressive 24 years in just one single ex bourbon HHD, the whisky has developed the raw, maritime smoke of its youth and now mellowed and interwoven itself with layers of oak and sweetness. With only 189 bottles being disgorged from the original cask, and only 24 making it through to general release, this offering sits right next to our other very limited edition gems.
Nose: Coastal smoke, sea spray, and briny peat.
Palate: Bold and oily, with waves of peaty smoke, seaweed, and charred oak. Hints of lemon peel, white pepper and ever so slight salted caramel.
Finish: Long and warming. Lingering bonfire smoke, sea salt, and gentle sweetness leave a lasting impression.















