North Star Ledaig 16 Year Old 2010 Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 53.9%

The North Star Ledaig 16 Year Old 2010 Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a powerful and characterful independent bottling showcasing the unmistakably smoky style of Ledaig, the peated single malt produced at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull.

Distilled in 2010 and matured for 16 years, this limited release has been selected and bottled by Glasgow-based independent bottler North Star Spirits at an impressive 53.9% ABV.

Ledaig has developed a passionate following among enthusiasts of peated Island whisky, renowned for combining robust smoke with maritime salinity, citrus, malt and spice. Extended maturation adds further depth and complexity, allowing the distinctive peat character to integrate beautifully with mature fruit and oak.

For fans of smoky Scotch whisky, independent bottlings and distinctive island single malts, the North Star Ledaig 16 Year Old 2010 represents an exciting opportunity to explore mature Ledaig at a powerful bottling strength.

About Ledaig Whisky

Ledaig is the name given to the peated single malt produced at Tobermory Distillery, located in the colourful harbour town of Tobermory on Scotland's Isle of Mull.

Pronounced approximately "Led-chig", Ledaig offers a distinctly different character from Tobermory's unpeated single malt.

The style is known for its combination of peat smoke, coastal salinity, citrus, malt sweetness and peppery spice, resulting in a robust Island whisky with considerable personality.

Its increasingly strong reputation among peat enthusiasts has also made independently bottled and older Ledaig expressions particularly interesting to collectors and whisky drinkers.

About North Star Spirits

North Star Spirits is an independent Scotch whisky bottler based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Founded in 2016, the company specialises in sourcing distinctive casks of Scotch whisky and releasing them in limited quantities, often allowing enthusiasts to experience well-known distilleries from a completely different perspective.

North Star bottlings have become popular among whisky enthusiasts seeking limited-edition single malts, unusual cask selections and higher-strength Scotch whisky.

The combination of North Star's independent approach and Ledaig's powerful spirit makes this 16-Year-Old 2010 vintage particularly appealing.

16 Years of Maturation

Distilled in 2010 and matured for 16 years, this North Star bottling allows Ledaig's famously robust spirit to develop greater depth while retaining its unmistakable smoky personality.

Longer maturation can bring additional richness to peated whisky, allowing smoke, fruit and oak to become increasingly integrated.

At 53.9% ABV, this expression retains excellent concentration and intensity, offering an immersive tasting experience for enthusiasts who appreciate full-flavoured, higher-strength single malt whisky.

Why Buy North Star Ledaig 16 Year Old 2010?

The North Star Ledaig 16 Year Old combines a respected independent bottler with one of Scotland's increasingly sought-after peated single malts.

Key highlights include:

• 16-Year-Old Ledaig Single Malt
• Distilled in 2010
• Selected by North Star Spirits
• Bottled at a powerful 53.9% ABV
• Produced at Tobermory Distillery
• Peated Isle of Mull Single Malt
• Rich maritime and smoky character
• Limited independent bottling
• Excellent choice for peat and Island whisky enthusiasts
• Strong addition to a Ledaig or North Star collection

Ledaig vs Tobermory Whisky

Although both whiskies are produced at the same distillery, Ledaig and Tobermory offer distinctly different flavour experiences.

Tobermory Single Malt is unpeated and typically showcases fruit, malt and spice.

Ledaig Single Malt, by comparison, is produced using peated malt and delivers a significantly smokier profile featuring maritime notes, peat, citrus and spice.

This makes Ledaig particularly attractive to drinkers who enjoy Islay-style smoky whisky but want to explore peated single malts produced elsewhere in Scotland.

Collectability

Independent Ledaig bottlings have developed a strong following among whisky enthusiasts, particularly older expressions and releases bottled at higher strengths.

The combination of a 2010 vintage, 16-year age statement, 53.9% ABV and North Star Spirits provenance gives this expression several characteristics that may appeal to collectors.

As an independent bottling, availability is inherently more restricted than mainstream core-range whisky, making individual releases increasingly difficult to replace once sold out.

Future rarity or resale value, however, cannot be guaranteed.