Ledaig Dusgadh 1972 aged 42 years Island single malt scotch whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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Named Dùsgadh, ‘awakening’ in Acot’s Gaelic, in recognition of its long maturation period, this 42 year old single malt was distilled in 1972 and filled into various types of cask. In 2001, Ian MacMillan, the master blender for Ledaig transferred the whisky into Gonzales Byass oloroso sherry casks

and in 2006 the casks were transferred back to Tobermory distillery to finish aging.

Released in April 2015, only 500 bottles were made available, each with a handcrafted copper card entitling the buyer to a bottle of Ledaig 10 year old from the last distillate from the now retired stills, which will be available in 2025.

Non-chill filtered.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/05/2015

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber.

Aroma:

Earthy coal dust, phenolic sherry, tobacco leaf, salty chocolate, vanilla fudge and smoked pencil shavings. With water, faint match box striking strip and smoked pencil shavings.

Taste:

Salty, smoky and oaky with sherry, vegetal peat and dried fruit with light cinnamon and black pepper spice. Vanilla and dark chocolate emerge with water.

Aftertaste:

Smoky match box striking strip, coal dust and lingering salty smoke.

Overall:

Smoked pencil shavings, salty chocolate and vanilla fudge. Very smoky for its age.