Ledaig 21 Year Old from Darkness is the kind of whisky that feels forged from sea mist, stone warehouses, and smoldering peat. Born on the Isle of Mull and matured for over two decades before an Oloroso finish intensifies its dark sweetness, this expression delivers a powerful collision of maritime smoke and sherry richness. Opening the bottle feels like walking into an old coastal dunnage, peat drifting in the air, oak soaked with history.

Darkness Ledaig 21 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 50cl
Brand: Darkness | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 51.7% (typical for Darkness aged releases) | Origin: Isle of Mull, Scotland | Volume: 50cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bold and smoky with notes of briny peat, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, old leather, and dried fruit. Layers of raisin, mocha, and Oloroso richness rise beneath the coastal smoke.
Palate: Thick, earthy, and deeply expressive. Flavors of campfire smoke, salted caramel, blackberry jam, tobacco leaf, clove, and rich malt sweetness unfold with oily, mature texture. The Oloroso finish adds bursts of fig, candied orange, and sherry depth.
Finish: Long, smoky, and unforgettable. Lingering ash, dark berry sweetness, aged oak, maritime salt, and warm spice taper off with powerful elegance.

Production Details
After aging for 21 years, this Ledaig is finished in Oloroso sherry octave casks, small, intensely seasoned barrels that heighten richness and amplify flavor. The result is a whisky where Mull’s wild Hebridean peat meets sherry’s dark sweetness, creating a profile both rugged and luxurious. Bottled at high strength and left unchill-filtered to preserve every smoky, fruity, oily layer.

Perfect For
Peat lovers who crave complexity, collectors of sherry-finished whiskies, and drinkers who appreciate smoky drams with deep, dark sweetness. Perfect for late-night pours or moments that call for something intensely characterful.

Expert Notes
Critics consistently praise Ledaig’s ability to combine earthy peat with surprising fruit depth. This Darkness release showcases that duality beautifully, with the Oloroso finish adding richness without muting the island’s smoky identity. A standout for fans of mature, sherried peat.

Customer Reviews
"Massive sherry, massive smoke. An incredible balance for a 21-year-old."
"Rich, oily, salty, and sweet all at once. Ledaig at its best."
"The Oloroso finish pushes the fruit right through the peat. Stunning whisky."

Interesting Fact
Ledaig’s name comes from the area around the Tobermory Distillery and means “safe haven” in Gaelic, fitting for a whisky that channels the island’s rugged coastline and maritime history.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat for full smoky-sherried intensity. Add a few drops of water to reveal more fruit, chocolate, and spice. Excellent paired with dark chocolate, smoked almonds, or a leather-wrapped cigar.

Distillery Background
Distilled at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, Ledaig represents the distillery’s heavily peated style, earthy, coastal, and brimming with character. Darkness elevates this aged spirit with its signature Oloroso finish, creating a dramatic fusion of island smoke and dark, fortified wine sweetness. After 21 years, the result is maturity, depth, and power in one unforgettable bottle.