The first sip of Ledaig Sinclair Rioja Cask Finish feels like a revelation, smoky and sweet, ancient and bold. Born on the rugged Isle of Mull, this whisky captures the wild spirit of Tobermory Distillery’s coastal home. The Sinclair Series pays homage to John Sinclair, the determined entrepreneur who founded the distillery in 1798 despite fierce local opposition. What began as a rebellion became a legacy, and that defiance still burns bright in every pour of this crimson-hued single malt.

Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Ledaig | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46.3% | Origin: Isle of Mull, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like opening a cedar chest beside a crackling fire, waves of charred oak, red berries, and sea spray mingle with whispers of cinnamon and smoke.
Palate: A full-bodied dance of peat and red fruit. The Rioja casks lend depth, juicy black cherries, burnt sugar, and warm spice wrap around the smoky core, creating a sensation that’s both rugged and refined.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with notes of smouldering wood, salted caramel, and a final kiss of wine sweetness that lingers like sunset on the horizon.

Production Details:
Crafted at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull, Ledaig’s Sinclair Series is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural color. After maturing in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky rests in hand-selected Spanish Rioja wine casks, infusing it with a rich ruby hue and a seductive fruitiness that tempers its coastal peat smoke. This isn’t just cask finishing, it’s an encounter between land and sea, smoke and sweetness.

Perfect For:
Picture a stormy evening by the coast, waves crashing outside, fire roaring inside, and a glass of Ledaig in hand. It’s the perfect companion for deep conversations, dark chocolate, and nights when you crave a whisky with attitude.

Expert Notes:
The Sinclair Series has been celebrated for pushing the boundaries of peated single malts, offering something both familiar and daring. Whisky experts often describe it as “a modern island dram”, smoky, yes, but layered with unexpected elegance and color from the Rioja finish. It’s Ledaig’s rebellious side, beautifully bottled.

Customer Reviews:
“This whisky tastes like an adventure, wild, smoky, and somehow elegant at the same time.”
“The Rioja cask twist is genius. Sweet berries and peat? Didn’t think it’d work. It does.”
“Every sip reminds me of a bonfire near the ocean. It’s bold, but never brash.”

Interesting Fact:
“Ledaig” (pronounced Led-chig) means “safe haven” in Gaelic, a nod to the distillery’s coastal location. Ironically, this whisky is anything but safe; it’s a bold statement in every drop.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its berry sweetness. For a twist, serve alongside dark chocolate truffles, the smoky peat and red fruit combine beautifully with rich cocoa.

Distillery Background:
Tobermory Distillery, established in 1798, stands as one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries. Nestled in the colorful harbor town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, it produces both unpeated Tobermory and peated Ledaig whiskies. The distillery’s coastal climate and traditional methods, wooden washbacks, small copper stills, and natural spring water from a nearby lake, give its whiskies a distinctive island soul. Every bottle carries the wild, unfiltered character of Mull itself.