There are whiskies you enjoy and then there are whiskies you remember. Ledaig 18 Year Old Batch No.2, bottled in 2015, isn’t just a limited release, it’s a smoky snapshot of the Isle of Mull, back when the world felt a little wilder. Deeply peated, coastal, and matured with restraint, this bottle from Tobermory’s darker alter ego is a collector’s whisper and a connoisseur’s reward.

Ledaig 18 Year Old Batch No.2 (2015 Old Bottling) – Limited Release 70cl
Brand: Ledaig | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46.3% | Origin: Isle of Mull, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like standing at the edge of a storm-battered shoreline, smoked leather, seaweed, burnt orange peel, and hints of antique wood.
Palate: Bold yet composed. Layers of charred oak, spiced plum, black pepper, and salted caramel, smoky, yes, but wrapped in richness.
Finish: Long and elemental. Earthy peat smolders alongside dark fruit and coastal brine. It fades like distant thunder.

Production Details:
This 2015 edition was finished in Oloroso sherry casks after years of American oak maturation. The result? A balance of dark smoke and sweet richness that shows what Ledaig does best — contradiction with grace. Non-chill filtered and natural in color, it’s bottled exactly as it should be: wild, true, and rare.

Perfect For:
Pull this out when the fire’s crackling low and the conversation turns reflective. It’s a whisky for thinkers, storytellers, and those who like their pours smoky with a side of soul.

Expert Notes:
Batch No.2 of Ledaig 18 earned rave reviews for its balance of aggressive peat and unexpected refinement. Compared to the more recent batches, this early release is punchier and more evocative of Ledaig’s untamed roots, a bottle that’s becoming increasingly hard to find.

Customer Reviews:
"This isn’t just peated, it’s poetic. Smoky, savory, and strangely elegant." – Ruben Q.
"Old-school Ledaig. I wish I bought more back in 2015. Now I sip it like gold." – Warren T.
"Reminds me of campfires on cold beaches. It’s rough in the best way." – Dana R.

Interesting Fact:
“Ledaig” (pronounced led-chig) means “safe haven” in Gaelic, a name that dates back to the original 18th century distillery that once stood where Tobermory operates today.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass. If the smoke feels dominant, try adding a few drops of cool water, it brings out more of the sherry sweetness and subtle baking spice.

Distillery Background:
Tobermory Distillery, nestled in the colorful harbor town of the Isle of Mull, is one of Scotland’s oldest and most eccentric. While its unpeated spirit is labeled Tobermory, the peated version is released as Ledaig: raw, maritime, and unapologetically bold. Ledaig 18 showcases the distillery’s darker side, one shaped by sea air, old sherry casks, and time.