LEDAIG 16 YEARS OLD - 2005 VINTAGE - SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY BY THE SINGLE MALTS OF SCOTLAND

This single malt was distilled at Ledaig distillery in 2005 and aged for more than 16 years in a single barrel, yielding a total of 226 bottles. Plenty of savoury character and delicious smoke are balanced by touches of fruit and florals.

Nose: Savoury-sweet aromas float in: chipotle-and-maple-syrup smoked bacon, followed by chocolate covered salted caramel sweets. Ripened persimmons and a vase of fresh lilacs follow on.

Palate: Some salinity, with notes of dry roasted peanuts and cornichons. This is balanced by some tart fruitiness – that of tangerines – which leads on to comforting baking spices.

Finish: A hint of charred pineapple remains, accented by some subtle mace.