Ledaig Sinclair Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46.3% 700ml

Ledaig Sinclair Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 463 700ml In 1797 John Sinclair an innovative kelp merchant applied for a lease of land known as Ledaig pronounced letchick which means safe haven After Sinclairs first application was rejected he persevered remained true to his original vision and a year later the distillery was established Despite a colourful history marked by closures financial troubles and even a change of name today Tobermory is a thriving expressive and unique distillery true to its idyllic location on the Hebridean island of Mull The Sinclair Series pays homage to our Founder John Sinclair with a number of delicious whiskies handcrafted at our distillery  This Ledaig Rioja Finish is the first release in this seriesInspired by the Spanish galleon which sank off the harbour of Tobermory more than 400 years ago Believed to have been laden with jewels we have finished our smoky Ledaig signature expression in hand selected Rioja casks in honour of the Spanish treasure buried deep off our shorelineMade with heavily peated barley before being matured in exbourbon casks and finished in handselected Spanish Rioja casks this single malt contains powerful flavours of smoke spice grape and sweet berries with a lingering saltiness TASTING NOTESColour Ruby RedNose Notes of Turkish delight and rose petals balanced with candied fruits and grapes followed by rich leather and a beautiful peppery spice A hint of chocolate comes through at the backPalate Creamy mouthfeel packed full of almonds barley and sweet malt with notes of peppery Ledaig which give way to black raspberries sweet vanilla and cocoa interspersed with cinnamon spice and hints of freshly cut grass Finish Lingering smoky finish with red fruit and sea spray Alc 46.3