The hints of smoke and caramelization gave the dram some depth, though too much of the spice remained faint and subdued in the background.  Adding water to the dram only seemed to bring out the honeyed sweetness and leave many of the other flavor notes sunk in the background.  It was an interesting dram— I would happily accept a pour of it, but I do not think I will be hunting a bottle any time soon.

My notes became far more positive in each subsequent tasting session.  Some time resting in the bottle, remembering to add a bit of water, and perhaps the nature of the day’s weather all changed the experience just a bit and allowed additional complexity to come through in the glass.

This is everything I wanted out of the Highland Park 18 Year but did not find.  This was full bodied, full flavored, and fully satisfying.  It had an intensity and clarity of flavor that the standard 18 was lacking and an excellent chewy oily body.

I love the funky profile of Ledaig.  This is the perfect dram to sit back with and explore the layers of funky umami that just roll out.  It is savory and salty with just enough sweet wood spices to keep you looking, trying to figure out how to describe the profile.

No one could blame you if you took a dram of this for breakfast.  It has cereals, fruits, and milk— everything you need to get your day started.