Ledaig and Tobermory 18 Years (2024) - Living Souls
Ledaig is the brand from the Tobermory distillery that stands for distinctive smoke, Tobermory for maritime elegance - but what happens when the two come together? The Living Souls Ledaig & Tobermory 2024, matured for 18 years, combines precisely these opposites and creates an exciting variety of flavours. Is this a smoky powerhouse or a finely balanced composition?
The panel
Mean 78.5 · spread 1
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Bottler
- Living Souls
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Isle of Mull
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 18 years
- Strength
- 41% ABV
- Character
- spicy
Tasting
Nose
The first impression: earthy, cold smoke, as if a burnt-out campfire had been left on a damp meadow. This is joined by spicy heather and old forest honey, which gives the fragrance a pleasant depth. There are subtle flashes of vanilla and a hint of ripe apple in the background. Interestingly, there is even a subtle hint of camembert - an unusual but exciting detail.
Palate
The attack is creamy and gentle, almost surprisingly soft. Maritime notes resonate, accompanied by lemongrass and a subtle freshness. The smoke is present, but rather restrained - not the rough peaty club, but a subtle, ashy veil. A slight rubbery note comes through, reminiscent of young Islay whiskies, but it remains in the background. Some tequila-like spice and sea salt round off the experience.
Finish
The finish is of medium length and again shows the typical ashy notes of a mature Ledaig. There are also gentle oak tones and a subtle aftertaste of apple and pear.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Ledaig & Tobermory 2024 is like a peaceful walk by the sea – smoky, but never overpowering. Those expecting wild peat monsters will instead discover a charming, restrained character that delights with its gentle spice and surprising details like Camembert, making it a joy to drink. A whisky that impresses with its elegant balance between power and subtlety.
Sascha
The Living Souls Ledaig & Tobermory 2024 presents an interesting balance between earthy smoky and maritime notes, yet remains rather subtle and reserved in its structure. The composition feels well balanced but could benefit from more intensity and sharper edges to fully unleash the potential of this 18-years whisky. For lovers of balanced, complex blends, it offers a solid, technically well-crafted alternative.
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