Ledaig 6Y 100 Proof Edition #76 Signatory Vintage 2020 70 cl. 57,1%

Ledaig 2020 6 Year Old Signatory 100 Proof Edition #76 is a young, powerful and unmistakably smoky Island single malt that presents Ledaig in a direct and energetic form. Despite its young age, the whisky shows impressive intensity, bringing together peat smoke, sea salt, malty weight and gentle cask sweetness in a raw yet balanced expression. Maturation in refill Oloroso sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels adds darker spice, light fruit, vanilla and oak without masking the robust Ledaig character.

In the glass, this is a whisky with a clear coastal identity: smoke, salt, citrus, ash, minerality and a lightly medicinal edge form the backbone, while the sherry casks bring dried fruit, spice and a subtle nuttiness. The bourbon barrels add vanilla, pale malt and softer sweetness, rounding out the peated intensity. Bottled at 57.1 %, it delivers power, structure and warmth, but also a concentrated flavour profile where every element feels present. A few drops of water can help open more citrus, sweet malt and spice, while making the smoke broader and more layered.

This is a whisky for those who appreciate young, powerful and unpolished peat smoke with a clear island character. It is intense, salty, smoky and lightly funky, yet well balanced by cask sweetness and spice. A release especially suited to drinkers who enjoy Ledaig’s uncompromising style and Signatory’s honest, natural bottlings.

About Ledaig, Tobermory and Signatory Vintage

Ledaig is the peated whisky produced at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull. The distillery is located in the colourful harbour town of Tobermory and has a long history dating back to 1798. While unpeated Tobermory whisky often shows fruit, malt and coastal elegance, Ledaig represents a more powerful, peated and maritime style, with smoke, salt, earthiness and at times a slightly wild or funky edge.

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, known for showcasing distilleries through cask-focused, honest and often naturally presented releases. The 100 Proof Edition series focuses on whisky bottled at 57.1 %, offering high intensity and a clear sense of both cask and spirit character. In this Ledaig Edition #76, the young smoky force of the distillate remains at the centre, while the refill casks provide balance rather than dominance.

Nose
The nose is smoky, salty and coastal, with notes of peat smoke, ash, sea air, citrus zest and wet stone. Beneath the smoke are hints of vanilla, malt, green apple, light dried fruit, spice and a subtle sherry nuttiness.

Palate
The palate is powerful, oily and intense, with pronounced peat smoke, salt, citrus, toasted malt, oak spice and light soot. The refill Oloroso casks add gentle dried fruit and spice, while the bourbon barrels bring vanilla, pale fruit and rounded sweetness.

Finish
The finish is long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of ash, sea salt, citrus, oak, malt and peat. It closes dry, spicy and maritime, with unmistakable Ledaig intensity.