ralfy review 909 - Ledaig 10yo @ 46.3%vol: (2022) 

Aaah, love your wonderful & extremely detailed, honest reviews Ralfy sir. I have been a massive peated malt junky for many years & on my limited budget have explored most of Islay big name, big business regulars which are fine in general... but have long had a dreamy, perhaps overly romantic idea of scotch whisky being made in very traditional, individual & independent distillerys.... I was shocked when I had this idea shattered a good while back as I like to use this interweb tech hust to read up on things-such as the history & whereabouts of whatever dram I'm sampling- obviously, I noticed the multi-national drinks industry names attatched as owners (oddly not really shouted about on the bottle/fancy box !) anyhow, this is how it is & not necessarily bad. But I like to back the little fish in these lochs of giant predators, and when I tried, loved this Ledaig & started to read about Ledaig/Tobermory being independent, it made me love it all the more! I have a bottle of Kilchoman Machir bay on order to see me thru the darkest months too. Thanks again Ralfy, Cheery bye!

Love the explanation of the twiggy peat. Would love to hear more about comparing peat differences. Cheers!

Its very gratifying to see, after nearly a decade of Tobermory being the little engine that could, they're getting the recognition they deserve. Its not a hidden gem anymore.

My first peated whisky and still one of my favorites. I often line it up with Islays in blind shootouts and it always performs well.

Bought 2 bottles of the Ledaig 10. I'm sitting on the couch, it's been over 10 minutes and I haven't tested a drop. The nose is exquisite. I had never heard of it before your W.O.T.Y, very happy with my purchase!

Trust me with Ralfy review on this I bought one , not really a smoky or peaty fan. But if ralfy recommendation can't go wrong. Omg it's amazing , first sip for the pallet quite sharp, more u have you bond with it, very smooth , lovely warm feeling, my personal view no water needed beautiful in its own. But then again I must try. This has got to be one of best

As per Ledaig 10 Description box on Tobermory distillery's website: "As with all our single malts, this peated Ledaig is non-chill filtered and natural colour. Bottled at 46.3% and produced using peated (30-40ppm) concerto barley." I agree it should say so on the contract on the bottle.

I just bought 2 bottles because I fell in love with Ledaig 2 years ago. My wife purchased a Boutique-Y advent set. The Ledaig stood out as the best by a wide margin. Here in Ontario, Canada it has not been in stock until now. I first fell in love with Scotch when I had my first Laphroaig QC about 4 years ago. Ledaig and Laphroaig are neck and neck for top spot in my heart.

Hi,ralfy really enjoying your channel and your entertaining insight into the world of single malt I'm fairly new to single malt I first tried a bottle of Ardmore legacy a couple of years ago and loved the peaty taste, I've just ordered a bottle of ledaig 10.on your recommendation it sounds right up my street I've also ordered your 3rd book as an accompaniment looking forward to both,keep up the good work ralfy it's very enlightening.cheers Julian.

Very dapper. All the best for 2022.

I’m tasting my new ledaig 10 as I’m watching this review. It’s like getting a live tasting at the distillery where you just listen to Ralfy. Paid $40 for this bottle today in Miami. An absolute crazy steal. Like Arran 10 another absolutely awesome and very affordable bottle.

Had it for the first time last night. Really good. It will be on my regular rotation.

My first and only Ledaig was the 18yo “Small Batch Spanish Sherry Wood Finish” I picked up on sale recently after my retail “mentor” said I wld like any unique cask Ledaig. He said this bec I’ve become so enamored with less sweet and more “funky” peated single malts matured in unusual (esp red wine) casks. After exploring alot of Longrow reds, Springbank, and Glen Scotia, I’m keen to range more broadly, so am very excited to delve deeper into Ledaig and start with the ‘purer’ distillate of this 10yo. Thx Ralfy and Happy New Year!

Excellent jacket and wonderful choice for 2022! Ledaig 10 is tied with Ardbeg 10 for my favorite whisky.

Happy new year, Ralfy! May it be the much improved version of 2021... I like the new Scottish January clouds jacket, I hope it also works in summer! 😁

just had the tobermory 12 and i absolutely loved it! i def need to try this one as well! Really like the fact that you once again chose a whisky of the year that is widely available and well priced! Edit: Finished my bottle of the ledaig 10 yesterday and i can say that its a lovely dram. An easy recommendation from me as well, its a gently smokey one but it also has other layers that i’ve really enjoyed!

Just about to crack open my first Ledaig. I wonder just how many of us have bought one this year thanks to Ralfy and the whisky awards.

A new subscriber, I just watched your whisky-of-the-year for 2022, so I'm doing some backwards time-travel here! Happy to get more info about the Ledaig 10, and will be looking for it in my town, San Francisco. I notice that the box has changed from a photo on the box to a solid black box, and is it my imagination (or bad photography?) that the more recent product is lighter in color? I know you're in a real bothy when your breath comes out in clouds! @16:36 Thanks again for your knowledgeable content, and I'm looking forward to your 2023 Jacket!

I just opened my first Ledaig 10. Wow, it is awesome. The Peat, Smoke and Wood Spice are outstanding. There is a slight bit of sweetness as well. The spice becomes less but still present after your palate becomes accustomed. I recommend this if you enjoy peat and smoke; it’s awesome and meaty. I love this stuff ! Lingering Peat and Smoke !!KEEP IT UP RALFY, YOU ARE AWESOME 👏!

There are so many wonderful things about this channel, but his time stamping of his own videos, speaks to the integrity of this all

One thing I've noticed with the several bottle of Ledaig 10 that I have bought over the years, is the the variation in color, from straw colored to as dark as the bottle in this video.

Your reviews really helped me get into Whiskey Ralfy! Thank you! I got given your first book for xmas and it's a great read, hard not to imagine it in your voice!

I picked this up due to your recommendation. It’s way better than I thought it would be; what a beautiful revelation of a scotch

Thank you Ralphie, loved this Lediag, quite lovely and warm on a cold day. Cheers!!

Thats indeed a fine malt. I hope they maintain the quality for the next years. I also bought a Glencadam 10 and I absolutely love it. Will stock a few bottles and have a look at older expressions.

I accept that my occasional foray into NAS territory may not be everyone's choice , but as some of us know there are a few gems out there if the other elements are in keeping with malt standards. Of course I am talking about the Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish......a bottle I bought for myself for Chrimble. It's NCF and bears are remarkable red glow of a colour and it's presented at 46.3%. Well let me tell you - it's wonderful. The nose, arrival and development are quite lovely and I guess the absence of age does slightly affect the finish but this notwithstanding, the Ledaig is a real treat. If this is the Ledaig standard then the 10 year old will surely follow ❤.

I'm a newer subscriber, and absolutely love your reviews! I've also thoroughly enjoyed your messages on fitter philosophy.

I prefer it better with out the dabble of water, but like giving it a try, cheers.

I remember trying Ledaig when Burn Stewart owned Tobermory. They weren’t particularly enthusiastic about it and neither was I. Distell really deserve credit for improving and promoting this little gem.

My first experience with Ledaig 10 was a dartboard thow when I was at a restaurant, and wanted to try something I hadn't had before. I knew precisely nothing about them. How pleased I was after the first sip! I sought a bottle, right away. It is so distinctly, "not Islay," but holds its own in the peated malt game.

Like the new jacket, hat, and if I'm not mistaken glasses! Too funny, the Dalek looks like a very ornate topper for the Ledaig!

I love how you did not edit out the candle adventure. Ralfy is the real deal as always...cheers

Great Looking Bunnet and Flannel Jacket… very stylish indeed Ralfy! I luckily bought two bottles last year and have thoroughly enjoyed this whisky 🥃 great value and will continue enjoying this along with Ardbeg 10, Port Charlotte 10 my peated favourites! Kindest regards and Happy New Year from Milano. Ciao 👋 S.

This whiskey puts a smile on my face right off the hop, a beauty. Cheers.

I like the way you've matched the colour of your jacket with the label of the whisky of the year.

Looking sharp in your 2022 duds, Ralfy. Very smart look!

Ralfy is natural color no chill filtered and that’s what it says on the label. An integrity presentation.

Welcome back Ralfy (looking altogether resplendent in your 2022 winter jacket) 🙂. I'm happy to report that a bottle of Ledaig has found its way into my drinks cabinet. Looking forward to another wonderful malty year compounded by your reviews Maestro.......I'm going to be looking for more comments on the essential elements of whisky production that have the greatest impact on the profile of the spirit. Perhaps in one of your extras you can cover the breadth of the 'cut' Ralfy and explain exactly how the distiller is able to identify the heart of the run. Excellent review as always 👍.

I've been a fan of Tobermory 10 for a very long time. I am enjoying the new 12 but wasn't such a fan of Ledaig 10. I tried Port Charlotte 10 and Longrow Peated at the same time and enjoyed both of these a lot more. Nevertheless I have another bottle of Ledaig 10 coming my way. Why? Well, some people say you shouldn't judge a whisky by your first dram but I find I sometimes need a lot more than that* to come to a full realisation of a whisky's flavour. For example, I wasn't too impressed by my first bottle of Kilkerran 12 but I am enjoying my 2nd bottle much more. * I'm not an alky, honest! I have an ear disorder that I am realising that also affects my sense of taste at times.

5 or 6 bottles of Ledaig 10 gets me through winter. I first chanced upon Ledaig when my wife bought me a Whisky sample pot from (wait for it) ALDI about 5 years ago. It was in a rack of 4 or 5 different Whisky sample pots and Ledaig stood out, hit me on the nose, senses and memory cells. My sub favourite being Ardbeg 5 (not 10). Always enjoy your reviews, insights and humour Ralfy.

Nice and neat in the both. New jacket for the year as well. Looking good our Malt Master. 🙂

I've bought Ledaig 10yr on your recommendation. Wow! I'm going to buy a few more. I've only been into whisky 6 months but the islays have me hooked (don't send AA yet). This Ledaig is everything I love about nosing. Smoke, leather, matured Christmas puddings. Further more - my late grandfather's farm house, spice, citrus ect. I'm in love! It makes such a nice change from the dead gin revolution I was bored of.

I bought a bottle based on your recommendation and it does not disappoint. A fabulous whisky, full of character and flavour. Thanks Ralfy.

As always an absolute delight! Cheers and best wishes for a lovely 2022!

Glad to be with you for another year. Many more to both of us :-)

I heartily agree. I tried this for the first time over Christmas, this is a fabulous, high quality single malt... like certain other single malts used to be before the degradations in quality seen across the board over the past ten or so years.

Thanks Ralfy, on your recommendation I bought a bottle of 10 yo Ledaig and most enjoyable and at a decent price. Excellent review as always 👍🥃

This an amazing malt, the amount of sweetness is unexpected and welcome, a drop of water in this one sends one to the moon! Another great Ralfy Recommends!

Great way to start the new year, Ralfy! Ledaig is just one of those malts where you can just melt into the sofa on a cold night and spend some quality time enjoying a top dram! Cheers mate, and take care!

Poured a glass of Ledaig 10 to enjoy during the first trip to the bothy of 2022. It's a wonderful winter warmer for over here in Canada.

I bought a bottle of this a few weeks before Christmas and have to agree it is lovely Ralphy.

Quite the fashion-statement that jacket good Sir. Nice cap aswell.

Ralfy firstly so much love your and your awesome , sincere, heartfelt and amusing reviews' way. Secondly please review Ledaig 10 2024, mainly because i ordered a few bottles directly and literally after having a few sips! But also because i found the color to be strikingly lighter in the current version. Cheers

Great review and great whisky! I work in independent wine and spirits retail and neither us, or any other shop we personally know would put the price up on a bottle due to it getting positive reviews. I don't involved in the 'allocation only' market as it is genuinely horrible. Nobody wins apart from the auction sites and the hoarders, (and of course the distilleries who get more attention and probably have more stock than they admit to). I've had collectors, not customers, being incredibly rude and aggressive in the past when we have had certain allocations of rare products come in and they haven't been able to buy more than one bottle or its sold out before they've got one. The rare spirits market, especially the Antique collection from Buffalo Trace, brings out the worst in people and I won't have anything to do with it anymore.

Ralfy you just twisted my arm to buy a bottle of this can't wait to taste it.

Thank you for the recommendation! I got my bottle yesterday. Still haven’t had a chance to give it a sip.

Ah Ralfy, I have found you again. It has been about 10 years since I last saw one of your youtube clips. Still as informative as always. I have remembered to subscribe and turn the notifications on this time so I don't miss any future uploads. Will have to go out and get a bottle of the Ledaig.

Great review Ralfy. I like this jacket! I enjoyed this whisky, but it has been a bit harder to find lately where I am in Canada. Fortunately the price hasn't changed much. Fingers crossed. Happy new year and take care. Looking forward to the extras. Alex

Thanks for all the knowledge you share Ralfy. Much appreciated. Bought a bottle $93 Australian (Everything is expensive here). Cheers👍🇦🇺

Looking good Ralfy, looking good 😎 All the best for 2022

Great information. Let us hope that a lot of people report profiteers to the distillery and distributors so that they can direct their precious product to decent retailers.

Doesn't make a difference to me if the whisky is pale, I enjoy the more spirit-driven whiskies. They can be really interesting and engaging. As long as there's enough cask influence to round out any overly harsh youthful notes, I'm happy.

Love the new jacket Ralfy

As a non whisky drinker this one I have tasted on visit to my friend caught my attention to look into world of whisky. All previous I have tasted never tasted to me. Flat, soapy, without any deepness and play. But this one, hell yeah.

Happy New Year, and orrabest! I trust your tastebuds and your integrity. Thank you.

This is lovely whisky. Reasonably priced (until now!). Cracking review and great rant towards the end! Bit of a clash going on with the new jacket and bunnet/cap!? the cap looks a touch on the small side. Keep up the good work

Thank you Ralfy!

Happy New Year! Since I first caught your channel in 2020 you have influenced my purchases especially on WOTY buying Deanston Arran and next up Ledaig - thanks Ralphy my choices are now better informed.

over nine hundred reviews! Congrats ralfy.

Just finished my first Ledaig 10 before Christmas from your previous recommendation. May get another 1 and hide it for the future. Liking the jacket, bit like the 2020, maybe? A little bit ad hoc, for comedic effect, love it Ralfy, don't go changin'

I love Islay, i love Talisker and highland park. Surely I’m gonna love this!

Discovered Ledaig 10 about 3 years back when it was a "Spirits Direct" selection at the Total Wine and More store chain here in the states. Love it! But, the word is out as it is no longer on my store shelves. Often, they help make a brand so much more recognizable, they can no longer maintain the "Direct" relationship. Still have a bottle and hope to find again. Looking forward to your discussion on batches and how to distinguish. Cheers!

Thank you for your fabulous reviews Ralfy! Happy New Year sir!

Good to see you again .Not a fan of peaty scotch but it does pair well when you are grilling meats out doors ,lamb chops and steaks and sausages !! Especially after a good pheasant hunt and grilling pheasants on a wood fire !

This is why we love life in the bothy. Organic and not fake stage prepped.

Happy New Year sir! Love that Ledaig 10. Tried it on your recommendation. I'd drink this over most whiskeys. Thanks! Nice Jacket!

Congratulations on over 12 years! Would love to hear a few single malt recommendations for Burns Night. Thanks in advance.

Thanks to you I went to Tobermory and visited the distillery. Ended up buying a cask strength, distillery aged, hand bottled ledaig 10 after tasting it at the warehouse!!

Happy New Year Ralfy. Looking forward to a new year full of your videos!

Am liking the new jacket!

Happy New Year Ralfy. All the best in health, and why not in a bit wealth too !! Looking forward to another year of wonderful reviews! cheers!

Happy New Year! Love the jacket and the review! Cheers!🥃😊

I think this an excellent single malt. Thumbs up for Tobermory on this one 👍

I Like the new sweater. Didn’t you just review the Ledaig 10 tho? Happy new year and here’s to the governments of the world to get out of the way and let the COVID panic end!

Wish to see more fire it got so cozy Ralfy,!Exelent video man

Happy New Year Ralfy! Thank You for this recommandation! I will buy a bottle soon.

BRAND NEW JACKET!!! ...SAME AS THE OLD JACKET. ;) Love ya Ralfy

Can't decide between this and arran 10 for my next purchase! Love the jacket I have a very similar shirt! Happy New year Ralfy!

The run up to xmas and hogmanay was an absolute bonanza for bargain hunters, but, sadly, thats over now, and all of my favourites have gone back up in price. some significantly more than others it must be said, and all of them more than they were before the reductions. When a bottle is priced at £35 - was £50! then gets put back on the shelf at £60 a fortnight later, my bullshit detector goes into overtime. We are being ripped off and theres no two ways about it.

Hey Ralfy! Excellent recommendation! Tried it myself and reminded me of Ardbeg An Oa or Port Charlotte Heavily peated 10. Very tasty. A nice spin on the Islay theme! Slainte!

Amazing how just a little bit of water brings out so much fruity notes in the nose. Amazing whiskey and the price is outstanding for this quality.

Came for the whisky. Stayed for the jacket!

The whisky so nice, he reviewed it thrice!

On the 22nd of May, i'll be turning 38, so to kick it off i'm planning a BBQ and bought meself a small spectrum of Ralfy recommended bottles to treat my friends and family with: Glencadam 10 yo, Arran 10 yo and to end with a kick, Ledaig 10 yo. Now all we need is some proper meat and alot of sunshine! I will be savoring these bottles!

Ralfy, I found this whisky in a small "airline" bottle and had to try it. Very diffrom the sweeter whiskies that I usually get but I did like it a lot! I wouldn't normally comment, but thought you might be interested in one of the tasting notes I picked up. I found Okra particularly in the aftertaste. Or, at least that is how a vegetal character came across to me. As a novice, I really appreciate your vlogs and learning about whisky from you.

Wonderful

My best whisky 2022

Hi, I recently got that one! It's my first Peated whisky and I love it 😁 Greetings from Poland

Right now I am sitting in my chair and trying my first ever peated scotch, this particular one Ledaig 10. So unusual nose and taste (for me). But I like it. Switched on this Ralfy's video and doing my fourth sip kind of with Ralfy together. :) Thank you for your reviews, dear Ralfy! 🤝

Happy New Yaer !!! Ralfy i wish you all the best !!!