Ledaig 8yr (Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice 40% ABV)
This was a bizarre dram. It was one of the lightest and most delicate whiskies I've had in recent memory and had none of the peatiness Ledaig is known for. The bottle (once again) only had a single pour left in it, and it looked like it had been sitting on its shelf for years judging by how much dust was on it. Peat doesn't exactly just go away when a whisky oxidizes.
It wasn't particularly fragrant but had a reasonable array of fruits on the palate. Finish died off rather quickly. Perhaps a good summer whisky?
Benromach (Signatory)
Vintage unknown. ABV unknown. Un-chillfiltered with no added color.
This was my first experience with a Benromach, but its reputation preceded it. The Benromach distillery is owned by the independent bottlers, Gordon & MacPhail, who know a thing or two about whisky.
A: A light gold. Mildly oily.
N: Typical Speyside malt. Fresh fruit, a bit of sherry, and an almost indiscernible amount of peat.
T: Maltier and peatier than expected. With water, the sherry rolls back as the peat intensifies. Always a pleasure to experience peat outside of an Islay context.
I will have to give that Ledaig a try. The Distillery 10 y/o is a very curious and interesting whisky.
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