Tobermory Distillery has launched Ledaig Castaway, a limited-edition peated single malt from the Isle of Mull finished in a combination of Caribbean rum and Mexican tequila casks. The release marks a first for the Ledaig range and is now available at an RRP of £65 for a 70cl bottle at 61.1% ABV.
The whisky is crafted at the distillery on Mull and blends maritime peat smoke with tropical character. Official tasting notes from the brand describe grilled pineapple, mango, and citrus alongside hints of agave, salted vanilla, and warm spice, leading to a long, smoky finish.
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Julieann Fernandez, Master Blender at Tobermory Distillery, said: “Ledaig Castaway is a first for us. Bringing rum and tequila casks together with our unmistakeable peated spirit adds an exciting dimension – ripe fruit, citrus and a touch of agave sitting alongside that coastal smoke. It’s bold, a bit unexpected and yet still feels true to the spirit of our distillery.”
The bottling continues an ongoing partnership with the Mull and Iona Community Trust, a local charity. Previous limited-edition releases have raised £60,000 in donations to support projects focused on protecting the island’s landscape.
This year’s £20,000 contribution from Ledaig Castaway will fund the Trust’s Ranger Service. The service helps maintain access to key locations across Mull, including Rubha nan Gall lighthouse, which is featured on the bottle’s packaging. The lighthouse, whose name translates from Gaelic as “strangers point,” stands at the entrance to Tobermory Bay.
Fernandez added: “Ledaig Castaway is the third of our limited-edition releases developed in partnership with the Mull and Iona Community Trust. That connection to Mull matters, it’s where our whisky is physically crafted and it also acts as ongoing inspiration for the brand, so it’s right that every release gives something back to the island.”
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Denise Baxter, CEO of the Mull and Iona Community Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Tobermory Distillery again this year. Their generous support to the Mull and Iona Ranger Service is helping local people and visitors protect, enjoy and connect with nature in our very special islands.”
Tobermory Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest commercial distilleries, produces both the unpeated Tobermory and peated Ledaig single malt ranges.
Ledaig Castaway will be available from selected specialist retailers worldwide and directly from Tobermory Distillery.
