Tobermory Distillery unveiled its first-ever cask-strength Ledaig 10 Year Old single malt whisky on Thursday. The limited-edition Ledaig Hebridean Moon release showcases the inaugural aged spirit from the distillery’s newest stills, installed in 2014.
With only 7,000 bottles available globally, this celestial-inspired release honors Mull’s ancient Baliscate Stones, historically used to track lunar cycles and symbolize new beginnings.
“Ledaig Hebridean Moon marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Ledaig,” said Julieann Fernandez, Master Blender at Tobermory Distillery. “It’s the first-ever Ledaig 10 Year Old we’ve released at cask strength – drawn from the first spirit to run through our new stills, and matured for over a decade in second-fill bourbon casks.”
An Ode To Mull
The release continues Tobermory’s partnership with the Mull and Iona Community Trust, with £20,000 from sales supporting the Trust’s environmental conservation work.
“We’re delighted to be continuing our partnership with Tobermory Distillery creating new homes, shelter and food sources for the forest animals and birds at Ardura Community Forest,” said Moray Finch, General Manager of the Mull and Iona Community Trust. “Together we will help nature survive and thrive once again in this special place. The work is a key part of our charity’s long-term vision to regenerate forest biodiversity over the next 20+ years, ready to face the threats of climate change. Whilst also providing local employment and creating a beautiful, healthy and accessible place for future generations of islanders and visitors alike to enjoy.”
The collaboration also features the work of wildlife photographer and Mull native Gordon Buchanan, whose evocative moonlit photography of the Baliscate Stones adorns the packaging.
“One of Mull’s quieter landmarks, the Baliscate Stones are tucked away just beyond Tobermory, and with this newest release — Hebridean Moon — came an opportunity to capture their stillness and a sense of time that’s easy to miss in daylight,” Buchanan explained. It feels like a fitting reflection of the island itself — full of depth, history, and unexpected character. I’m proud to help share that side of Mull through this one-off and very special Ledaig single malt.”
Ledaig Hebridean Moon
Bottled at 58.8% ABV, Ledaig Hebridean Moon amplifies the peated character of the standard 10-year-old expression while adding significant depth and intensity.
The nose features earthy smoke fading to reveal soft vanilla, double cream, candied fruit, and black pepper. On the palate, zesty citrus notes reminiscent of lemon drizzle cake are balanced by fresh leather, tobacco, and toasted oak.
Fernandez describes the expression as more intense than the core offering: “If our core Ledaig 10 Year Old is a smoulder, this is a fire. Peat-packed and salt-laced, you’ll also find layers of candied fruit, toasted oak, warm spice and a touch of double cream.”
The limited release is available directly from Tobermory Distillery for £85 per 70cl bottle, with wider global distribution through specialist retailers beginning May 12.
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As the only whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull, Tobermory continues to strengthen its connection to the island’s heritage and community through this landmark release.
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