So, on the nose I find tarry peat smoke, vats of sea water, lanolin-heavy wool, black treacle, barbecued lemons ... it's Ledaig in other words! I also get a bit of coal tar, smoked almonds, waxed jackets and sweet BBQ sauce. These are all good things.
 
The palate feels sort of weighty and lively at the same time - salty and peaty, with lemon and lime syrup, shellfish stock and tar. Again, Ledaig! I also get some miso caramel, langoustines on the barby, kejap manis, and Fisherman's Friends, before a long and very coastal finish.
These noughties batches of Ledaig are just impeccable spirit, and here it's been matured for a decent time in a cask that's done nothing more than add a thread of sweetness and allow some complexity to develop. Keeping it simple.
 
This ex-bourbon hogshead produced 239 bottles at a cask strength of 56.3%