Ledaig Castaway - 61.1%
From the Tobermory distillery website.. A dynamic marriage of exotic sweetness and island smoke, inspired by our Hebridean island home. This is classic Ledaig with a twist - a bold combination of Caribbean rum sweetness and Mexican agave character, travellers from warmer worlds that lend unexpected richness to our bold, peated spirit. Tasting notes Appearance: Pale straw colour, forms a thin line which beads before falling as thick legs Nose: Agave, roasted pineapple, overripe banana, vanilla, malted barley and coastal breeze Palate: Brown sugar caramelised bananas, grilled pineapple, agave, lime citrus, vanilla cream, gentle smoke, maritime salt and Jalapeño chilli heat. Water brings out more tropical fruit and agave, reducing the heat down to more of a black pepper level Finish: Lingering notes of Margaritas in salt rimmed glasses, dry ashy smoke, soft caramel and chilli spice. Water softens the heat and brings more fruitiness and smoke to the finish Summary: This is a whisky in whic...
