Christmas is just around the corner so storing up on your favourite tipple – or trying something completely new – is almost a must-do before the festive period hits us.
The good news is that Amazon has cut the price of some very popular whiskies and tipples for Black Friday – and now might be the time to pull the trigger on this Leidaig 10-year-old single malt scotch. According to price tracker CamelCamelCamel, it’s currently the second lowest price it has ever been.
The only time it was cheaper was back in July, when a mere £2 was knocked off the price, so the current £33.95 price tag isn’t something to be sniffed at – especially just before Christmas.
It comes from the Tobermory Distillery which brings the spirit of the Isle of Mull to life, crafting whisky inspired by the island’s rugged beauty and vibrant character. It comes with some very boldly peated with smoky undertones and coastal minerals, balanced by a hint of sweet spice.
It has also comes with robust smokiness is complemented by ten years in oak casks. The wood acts as a filter, softening the spirit and infusing it with delicate notes of spice and vanilla, while the island’s salty air leaves a subtle, briny edge.
One reviewer said: “Always a great fan of single malts from the Scottish Islands, Tobermory from Mull being no exception, but I am also a lover of peated whisky, so this is a perfect malt for me. All the subtle flavours of a classic Tobermory malt, but with that added phenolic peated smoke flavour.
“Nothing like as heavily peated as Ardbeg, Lagavulin or Laphroaig but that is not a bad thing, it allows the other flavours of the malt to come through. On the nose, you are not hit by the heavy Islay peat, just a soft smoke aroma, with the malted barley being apparent.
“On the palate, it is deep and rich, again only a slight smoke, but after a few seconds, that smoke character develops with slight spice notes.”
But a warning to whisky lovers. Many reviewers have called the whisky ‘dirtier’ than most, meaning if you’re not a fan of the peatier whiskies, you’ll want to avoid it.
One reviewer added: “Too heavily peated in my opinion and not much else going on. A little sweet maltiness comes after the first hit of peat nose/taste, but finishes with the feeling you’ve just swallowed an ashtray, not good unless you like peat smoke to dominate the whole experience?”
There are some other choices out there, Master of Malt has a huge number of Black Friday deals on including Johnnie Walker, Ardbeg and more. Alternatively, Tesco stocks the The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl for £52. Also available at Tesco is the LAPHROAIG Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old 70cl for £41.
