Ledaig Murray McDavid Benchmark Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (UK Exclusive) 12 Year Old · 2011 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery hues and a rich mahogany glow, suggesting sherry-kissed warmth beneath the smoke.

Nose

Maritime peat and smoke rise over a lush sherry backbone. Raisins and figs mingle with treacle and spiced fruitcake as black pepper and clove thread through a subtle sweetness beneath the blaze. Charred oak and coastal salinity anchor the aroma, delivering a bold, lingering maritime bouquet.

Palate

Full-bodied, cask-strength Ledaig coats the palate with maritime smoke and rich sherry sweetness. Earthy peat interlaces with charred oak and coastal salinity, while raisins, figs and treacle unfold into spiced fruitcake. Black pepper and clove sharpen the finish, tempered by a subtle sweetness beneath the smoke.

Finish

A long, maritime finish of peaty smoke and rich sherry, lingering with raisins and fig treacle, spiked by black pepper and clove, then fading to a coastal sweetness that warms the palate.