Ledaig Iona Atoll Single Malt

The Iona Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Isle of Mull is known for its unique characteristics. Here are some general tasting notes based on reviews:

Nose: Rather special because it is very peaty but not really smoky.

Palate: Smooth and well-balanced, featuring flavors of malt, toffee, and a hint of spice.

Finish: Medium to long finish with a lingering sweetness and a touch of oak.

It was available only on the Isle of Mull, Iona Atoll is an alternative name for Ledaig, a peated spirit produced at Tobermory distillery.

When the Isle of Mull's Tobermory distillery opened way back in 1798, it was originally known as Ledaig. It was dormant for the majority of the 20th century, shut down by DCL in 1930, and when it re-opened in 1972, it did so as again as Ledaig distillery. Its revival was only brief however, closing down in 1975. When the distillery was again re-opened in 1979, it was now known as Tobermory. Its production in former years had generally been peated whisky like this, and the single malt was still bottled under the brand name of Ledaig.

The newly revived company began producing non-peated as well, for the provision of a blended malt which they marketed under the Tobermory name. Burn Stewart discontinued the blend when they took over in 1993, opting to continue the production of both styles as two distinct single malt brands. The un-peated single malt took over the Tobermory name, while the traditional peated style fittingly retained the historic Ledaig name.