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Whiskey Review: Ledaig 10 Year Old

We check out Ledaig 10 Year Old in this review, cracking open a bottle of Scotch that's an interesting and beautiful whisky to try out.

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Ledaig 10 Year Old

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
quite the surprise The nose is medicinal and peaty, with notes of iodine, butterscotch, fresh cut grass, and warm wildflower honey. Over all a beautiful bouquet on the nose, warm and rounded. As the nose opens it becomes perfumed and floral, with the iodine and medicinal notes fading into the background—all the while displaying a unique island scent unlike that of Islay whiskies. On the
Palate:
, Ledaig is big and oily, briny and full of driftwood flavors. Burnt vegetation, seaweed, and ash mix with brown sugar and spice. Very bitter chocolate finish. The finish expands from the oiliness on the palate to a very salty, briny, smoky round finish. A lovely finish to be sure. Conclusion: Ledaig 10 year is an interesting and beautiful alternative for those looking to explore island whiskies outside of Islay, but who don’t want to break the bank. It proves a worthy competitor for bigger peat monsters such as Laphroaig and Lagavulin, with its delicate peat and sweet brine. Score: 94/100
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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