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Tobermory / Ledaig Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information
Founded in 1797 by John Sinclair
Location Island region on the Isle of Mull, Tobermory
Water Source Local private loch

Tobermory / Ledaig Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment
Copper domed cast iron mash tun
4 Oregon pine washbacks
4 pot stills with steeply inclined S-shaped lyne arms
Matured in a combination of American oak bourbon and European sherry casks.

Tobermory / Ledaig Scotch Whisky
Distillery History

The name “Tobermory” is derived from the Gaelic “Tobar Mhoire”, which means “Well of Mary” and relates to the well and chapel of St Mary – there was a small Christian settlement in Tobermory from early times. The original name for the distillery, Ledaig (pronounce Led-chig) is also Gaelic and means “Safe Haven”.

Tobermory Distillery is one of the oldest operational Malt Scotch Whisky distilleries and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 1998

In 1797 a local merchant, John Sinclair, applied to build a distillery, this was initially refused. However permission was granted the following year for Sinclair to proceed and The Ledaig Distillery as it was known in the early years was constructed. becoming fully licensed in 1823.

The distillery was closed between 1837 and 1878. In 1890 it was sold to John Hopkins & Co. who themselves where acquired by the Distillers Company Ltd in 1916.

The distillery was shut down again in 1928 and didn't reopen until 1972 this time as the Ledaig Distillery (Tobermory) Ltd. However in 1975 the receivers where called in and the distillery was mothballed.

During 1978 the distillery was purchased by Kirkleavington Property Co (Yorkshire) and in 1990 the distillery resumed production this time called Tobermory.

In 1993 Burn Stewart who’s other distilleries at the time included Bunnahabhain and Deanston acquired the distillery.

Today Tobermory distillery produces two different styles of single malts. The first one is a lightly peated malt called Tobermory. The second is an extremely peaty malt called Ledaig.

Both Tobermory and Ledaig Single Malt Scotch whiskies are produced at the Tobermory Distillery, which is the only distillery on the picturesque Hebridean Isle of Mull. This means that of all the world-famous whisky distilling regions of Scotland (Speyside, Highland, Lowland, Islay, Island and Campbeltown) these two malt whiskies represent the only opportunity to experience Scotch whisky from this particular area.

Tobermory / Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottlings

Tobermory 10 year old
Tobermory 15 year old
Ledaig Light
Ledaig Sherry Malt
Ledaig Aged 10 years
Ledaig Aged 12 years

Tobermory / Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Older Distillery Bottlings

Ledaig Aged 7 years
Ledaig Aged 15 years Limited Edition
Ledaig Aged 20 years
Ledaig Vintage 1972, 1974, 1979

The Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

The Tobermory malt whisky is born of the finest un-peated malt, yeast and water drawn from dark aromatic Isle of Mull peat lochans. Unique climatic characteristics from Tobermory Bay ensure a fresh lightly peated, smoky nose prevails. The pleasantly surprising taste profile is medium dry with a smooth and fruity tang.

Tobermory 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Colour: - Golden

Nose: - Fine unpeated malt, yeast and water drawn from the dark aromatic Isle of Mull's peat lochans, combines with the unique climatic characteristics from Tobermory Bay to ensure a fresh, lightly peated, smoky nose.

Palate:- The pleasantly surprising taste profile is medium dry with a smooth and fruity tang.

Finish:- Well rounded and reassuringly rich - this golden treasure is fit for a king!

Tobermory 15 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Appearance: A tantalising natural colour of golden chestnuts

Nose: A lovely sherried nose with notes of fig, orange marmalade, hints of leather and a touch of smoke

Palate: Medium to full bodied. Rich sherry fruit cake, milk chocolate, creamy toffee, light oak, a hint of white pepper creating a lovely spicy tang

Finish: Softly spicy, tingling with a nutty note, a hint of salt, lingering then gently fades

Ledaig Single Malt Whisky

The Ledaig (pronounced “Led-chig”) has become synonymous with the peated style of single malt from the Tobermory distillery The malted barley has been peat dried only, with the naturally peat infused water source adding an additional element of depth to the whiskies final profile. With maturation having taken place on the Scottish mainland in central Scotland, in superior oak wood has ensured an idyllic balance of peat, smoke and wood.

The Ledaig Origonal Tasting Note
Nose: - Distinct peatiness and fully influences the senses with a prevalence of fresh sea air

Taste: - Leaves no doubt of the unique Hebridean island heritage, with evidence of Tobermory seaweed and dry smoke,- a subtle milk chocolate flavouring leaves a lasting impression on the palate.

Finish: - Long and pleasant with a satisfying ginger sweetness and mellow soft warmth.

Tobermory /Ledaig Independent Bottlings
Angus Dundee
Berry’s Own Selection
Blackadder
Cadenhead’s
Chieftain’s (Ian Macleod),
Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Dun Bheagan (Ian McLeod),
Murray McDavid,
Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing),
Private Cellar (Scotts)
Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Un-Chill Filtered (Signatory).
Whisky Doris (Germany)
Wilson & Morgan Barrel

Tobermory

Scotch Whisky
Distillery Style
Tasting Notes

Nose: Light gentle peat, malty, floral with a touch of smoke.

Palate: Light to medium. Malty, fruity, honey and nuts.

Finish: Soft and honeyed.
 
Ledaig
Scotch Whisky
Distillery Style
Tasting Notes

Nose: Peaty, earthy, tarmac.

Palate: Full bodied. Sweet chewy peat, oily, smoky.

Finish: Long and peaty.

Tobermory Distillery,

Isle of Mull,
PA75 6NR
Tel: +44 (0)1688 302645

Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre Information

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Contact +44 (0)1688 302645
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