Ledaig – 10 Years 2007 9th Edition Peaty Artist (70cl, 60.8%)

This is a heavily peated Ledaig single malt from Mull, distilled in 2007 and bottled at 10 years old. It is the ninth release in the Artist series and is limited to 634 bottles, each at 60.8% in a 70cl bottle. Matured in sherry casks, it is described as mineral and medicinal, with enough softness from the wood to keep it balanced. Peated Ledaig is made with phenols of 30 to 40 ppm. The nose opens with toast and ginger root, then candied lemon, green liquorice and nutmeg. The palate is medicinal, like a cough sweet, with coconut. The finish is long, recalling porridge, with mint, verbena and apple.