Ledaig 17 Years (2006/2024) - Gordon & MacPhail
With Ledaig 2006/2024, Gordon & MacPhail once again demonstrates how much character a single cask can shape. This single malt from the Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull matured for 17 years in a first fill sherry hogshead, bringing together maritime wildness and deep sherry richness. Not a crowd-pleasing easy sipper, but a whisky with edges, attitude, and a clear identity.
The panel
Mean 88.5 · spread 5
Value for money 2/5
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Bottler
- Gordon & MacPhail
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Isle of Mull
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 17 years
- Strength
- 56.5% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
Incense rises immediately, accompanied by mineral earth and a dry, dusty note. Red apples and red berry compote provide a fruity counterpoint before a hint of slightly rotten straw adds rustic depth. Layered, distinctive, and anything but ordinary.
Palate
Bold ginger meets earthy, ashy tones. Morello cherries and hay evoke the Mac-Talla Red Wine-Barriques, adding a dark, juicy fruit dimension. The smoke stands firmly in place, supported by pronounced smoked notes reminiscent of BBQ embers and glowing wood. Intense, structured, and balancing fruit, dirt, and fire with tension.
Finish
Campfire notes linger for a long time, gradually replacing the initial incense. Earthy, slightly tingling nuances intertwine with oak and dark chocolate. A warming, full-bodied finale that settles in and echoes on.
Verdicts
Marcel
The expressive smoky notes also make this whisky appealing to those who do not usually gravitate toward peat-forward drams. Salted peanuts come to mind as a pairing – a cohesive and thoroughly successful release.
Sascha
This whisky strikes a chord with its intense combination of dirtiness, sweet red fruits, and a bold BBQ character. A remarkable release with real personality.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Tobermory as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £137 across 95 lots · 2024-08