Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish is the first edition of a new series of bottles called the "Sinclair Series".
In 1797, John Sinclair, an innovative seaweed merchant, applied for a lease on land known as Ledaig - pronounced "letch-ick" - meaning "safe haven". After his first application was rejected, Sinclair persevered, stuck to his original vision and, a year later, the distillery was established.
Despite a chequered history marked by closures, financial problems and even a name change, Tobermory is today a thriving, expressive and unique distillery, true to its idyllic location on the Isle of Mull.
The Sinclair Series pays tribute to its founder, John Sinclair, with a series of delicious whiskies handcrafted at his distillery. This Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish is the first release in the series.
Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish is inspired by the Spanish galleon that was wrecked off Tobermory Harbour over 400 years ago. Believed to have been laden with jewels, they have finished their smoky Ledaig signature expression in hand-selected Rioja casks in honour of the Spanish treasure buried deep off its coast.
Made with heavily mashed barley before maturing in ex-bourbon casks and finished in hand-selected Spanish Rioja casks, Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish, contains powerful flavours of smoke, spice, grape and sweet berries, with a lingering savoury aftertaste.
The colour is vibrant and sings of rich, red Rioja, giving it a beautifully vibrant hue.
It is the very definition of distillery expressiveness.
Technical Details
Cask
Ex-Wine casks, American ex-Bourbon casks
Tasting Notes
Colour: Ruby Red
Nose: Notes of Turkish delight and rose petals balanced with candied fruits and grapes, followed by rich leather and a beautiful peppery spice. A hint of chocolate comes through at the back.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel packed full of almonds, barley and sweet malt with notes of peppery Ledaig, which give way to black raspberries, sweet vanilla and cocoa interspersed with cinnamon spice and hints of freshly cut grass.
Finish: Lingering smoky finish with red fruit and sea spray.
