Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

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On the nose: Fruit tarts with a pleasant, worty sweetness. Maybe it’s because I knew that it was finished in Rioja casks, but there were definite cherry and plum aromas with a feinty-leathery underbelly you’d expect from a Gran Reserva. The smoke and spice – which are hard to get hold of – are subdued under the weight of the fruit.

Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish - Tobermory Distillery

There’s spice after a little time for the glass to mature, slightly citrus like lemon pepper. It’s a very well balanced and married set of aromas and a very friendly nose indeed.

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Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch

Ledaig Sinclair Series is named after John Sinclair, who was an innovative kelp merchant, in 1797 he applied for a lease of land known as Ledaig. After Sinclair's first application was rejected, he persevered and a year later the distillery was established. The youthfulness of a whisky - that “new-make spirit” note, is something I often identify as a standout in a dram because I love young whisky. This is one of the rarer times a new-make note has appeared only after a long while, almost as a surprise. I’ve been told the Sinclair has very young whisky in there, but you’d be hard pushed to immediately identify it. Comment: Dinner at a sea-side restaurant. An enjoyable balance of smoky and fruity flavours that is out of the ordinary.Its fierce independence and community-focused content is funded by that same community. We don’t do ads, sponsorships or paid-for content. If you like what we do you can support us by becoming a Dramface member for the price of a magazine. Run by the team at Whisky Magazine, the Icons of Whisky awards aim to celebrate the best and brightest people and places in the sector – not just the distilleries and the teams that work in them, but also the individuals and businesses that work to support and promote them and their products.