Review #424; Scotch #150: Single Cask Nation Ledaig 13yr (2005)

This is a 13 year old Ledaig offering bottled by Single Cask Nation. It was distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2018 after having been matured in a 2nd fill sherry cask. This was bottled at cask strength with no color added and was non-chill filtered.

ABV: 57.1%

Nose: Raspberry Jam, industrial smoke, light minerality, figs, brine, Vanilla bean.

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Jammy, figs, brine, industrial smoke, orange peel, minerality, rotting vegetation peat, dark chocolate.

Finish: Long and Warm. Orange Peel, briney, peaty, light smoke, a bit of earth, minerality.

Rating: 8/10

This is very well balanced, and bursts with flavor. It bursts with fruits, smoke, brine, and peat all in a way that compliments each other well. This is a fantastic drink and one I might have to acquire a full bottle of before its gone.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect