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Tobermory Authentic Collection 1973 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ledaig 1973 CA

Tobermory

Islands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
44.2%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Tobermory
Distillation Year
12.1973
Bottling Year
03.1996
Cask Types
Oak Cask

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Lowest Price:€3,552.07(2024-02-28)

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Tobermory Distillery, located on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, boasts a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 1798. In spring 2017, the distillery embarked on an extensive renovation project that extended well beyond initial projections, remaining closed for over two years. This prolonged closure was partly attributed to parent company Distell Group's simultaneous renovation of their Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay. During this extended hiatus, Tobermory utilized the downtime for innovative experimentation, developing Tobermory Hebridean Gin using a small-scale experimental still. Launched in 2019, this gin uniquely combines neutral grain spirit with Tobermory's new make whisky spirit and incorporates botanicals foraged from the Isle of Mull. Historically, all whisky from the distillery was marketed under the Tobermory name until the 1930s closure. Following that period, the distillery adopted a dual-brand strategy, producing both unpeated Tobermory whisky and peated Ledaig whisky, with the latter featuring a phenol content of 38-40ppm. The renovation period saw significant equipment modernization. In 2019, the distillery replaced its 45-year-old, 5-ton cast iron mash tun with a brand-new vessel of identical capacity. The facility also operates four new wooden fermentation vats with fermentation times ranging from 48-100 hours, and two sets of copper pot stills. Two stills were replaced in August 2014, with the remaining two updated in 2019. Prior to the 2017 closure, Tobermory operated at full capacity, mashing eight batches weekly and producing 750,000 liters of new make spirit annually, with a production split of 55% Ledaig and 45% Tobermory. Post-renovation production targets for 2019 were set at 500,000 liters. The distillery's core range includes the redesigned Tobermory 12 Year Old (replacing the previous 12-year expression), Tobermory 10 Year Old, and Ledaig 18 Year Old. Recent limited releases showcase innovative cask finishes, including Tobermory 19 Year Old Marsala cask, Ledaig 13 Year Old Port cask, and Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla cask. At the time of writing, the distillery has also introduced Tobermory 2007 Vintage Sherry cask and Ledaig 1997 Vintage Port cask expressions.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2363

Whiskyspace Notes 2363

Jul 7, 2026, 00:01:08

Blimey, this immense whisky is absolutely fascinating 🥃 First you get that deep coastal smoke, smack of early new-era peaters, even reminds me a bit of those Tobermory ones I had last year. Then all the tropical fruits pop up – mangos lurking in the background, passion fruits, even a whiff of bananas and oranges. There’s celeriac, root veg sweetness, tinned porridge bready notes too, plus that faint medicinal, cough syrup edge but way less medicinal than you’d expect. Peppery kick of lemons at the end, faint embrocations, dirtier feinty undercurrent that makes it so interesting. Stellar stuff, leaves you breathless how complex it is 😮

Whiskyspace Notes 2296

Whiskyspace Notes 2296

Jul 5, 2026, 00:37:52

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Whiskyspace Notes 2245

Whiskyspace Notes 2245

Jul 3, 2026, 15:36:49

Just poured a dram and was hit straight away by a burst of tropical fruits, like mangoes lurking in the background with a cheeky hint of passion fruit. There’s a feinty citrus snap – lemons cutting through the immense whisky body – and then a soft wave of oranges and a tiny dash of liquorice that feels oddly medicinal but not in a harsh way. Mid‑sip I got this weird notion of mashed turnips and gentian root sprouting up, almost like walking along a coastal path with bready notes drifting on the sea breeze. The finish turned a little dirtier, a touch like cough syrup, but still stellar and oddly fresh, like fascinating drops of something alive. All in all, it’s a proper tasty experience, a bit of jammy fruit dancing with a subtle, almost noseless earthiness. 🍊🥭✨

Whiskyspace Notes 2107

Whiskyspace Notes 2107

Jun 27, 2026, 06:58:00

This dram hits you with a proper smoky punch right off the bat – like a bonfire by the coast, that sort of deep, lingering smoke. But then it’s not all medicinal or sharp, you know? More like a dirty, earthy vibe, almost like chewing on a straw and getting a hint of boggy peat. There’s this weird sweetness underneath, though – tinned porridge meets passion fruit, with a splash of cough syrup in the background. The liquorice creeps in, too, and I swear I caught something like mangos lurking around, which is oddly brill. It’s got that feinty, almost rooty texture, like mashed turnips and celeriac mingling with the smoke. Not nosey, but somehow comforting – makes me think of mum’s jams and bready toast by the fire. Definitely one to sip slow and let those fascinating drops unfold. Fabtastic stuff 🥃🔥

Whiskyspace Notes 2006

Whiskyspace Notes 2006

Jun 25, 2026, 04:56:14

first sip hits you with this bold, smoky punch – proper deep coastal smoke lingering like a bonfire on the shore. the tropical fruits are there, ripe mangos and passion fruits dancing around, but not too sweet, more like they’ve been sun-dried and mashed into the mix. there’s a weird sort of bready warmth, almost like tinned porridge left out too long, and the whisky itself feels immense, like it’s sitting heavy on the tongue. then it gets fascinating – peppery spice kicks in, sharp as a slap, followed by these feinty, almost medicinal notes that remind me of cough syrup my gran used to give me. oranges and lemons peek through, zesty but not fresh, more like they’ve been stewed. the finish? dirtier, with roots and celeriac grounding it all, while liquorice and bananas linger like a sweet, earthy afterthought. 🥃✨ proper stellar stuff, that.

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