{"product_id":"ledaig-2009-16-year-old-benchmark-murray-mcdavid","title":"Ledaig 2009 - 16 year old Benchmark Murray McDavid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLedaig 2009 - 16 year old Benchmark Murray McDavid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis robust Hebridean-inspired single malt showcases an intensely peated character, with its signature smoky profile elevated through expert cask maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the final four years of ageing, the whisky was finished in red wine barriques sourced from Portugal’s renowned Quinta dos Frades vineyard in the Douro Valley. The rich influence of the red wine intertwines seamlessly with the bold peat smoke, creating a complex and harmonious dram that exemplifies the craftsmanship and creativity behind the art of maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Highland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Bourbon Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Quinta dos Frades Wine Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask 2201176 | 2201178\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTobermory Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distillery is located on the village of Tobermory,  Isle of Mull. It was built in 1798 and opened using the name 'Ledaig'. From its inception the distillery operated with various difficulties and closed down in 1837. After the distillery reopened in 1878 it went through various changes of ownership until 1916 when it was acquired by Distillers Company Limited (DCL). Production lasted until 1930 when the distillery felt silent once again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty years later the distillery was reopened by a consortium which included the Domecq group, Panamanian interests and a Liverpool based shipping company. Tobermory was refurbished and its production capacity was expanded during the three year period that the consortium lasted. After the disbanding of the consortium an English company acquired the site and used it as holiday accommodation and cheese storage. When that venture failed the distillery remained silent again for 11 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1982 Burn Stewart (current owners) acquired the distillery. The whisky came to prominence in the last few years after its packaging and bottling strength were revised. In 2017 the distillery closed again for a two year refurbishment. Ledaig is the name of the peated whisky produced at this distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray McDavid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57148508635511,"sku":"P5695S","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/2357\/files\/MurrayMcDavidBenchmarkLedaig16.jpg?v=1780599518","url":"https:\/\/jeffreyst.com\/products\/ledaig-2009-16-year-old-benchmark-murray-mcdavid","provider":"Jeffrey st. Whisky \u0026 Tobacco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}