Ledaig – 2005 16 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland (70cl, 53%)

This is a Ledaig single malt distilled in 2005 and aged for more than 16 years in a single barrel, which yielded 226 bottles. It is bottled at 53% ABV in a 70cl bottle, without chill-filtration or added colour. The character is savoury and smoky, balanced by touches of fruit and florals. The nose opens with smoked bacon glazed with chipotle and maple syrup, then chocolate-covered salted caramel, ripe persimmon and fresh lilac. The palate shows some salinity, dry roasted peanuts and cornichons, balanced by tart tangerine and baking spices. The finish keeps a hint of charred pineapple with subtle mace.