The subject of the auction is a bottle of Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt peated whisky from the Tobermory distillery, located on the picturesque Scottish island of Mull. Ledaig whisky is a smoky, peated version of the distillate produced in Tobermory. The presented 18-year-old edition debuted in 2015 and is a perfect example of the traditional whisky style from this region. The spirit is not chill-filtered and has a natural colour, which allows its rich character to be fully appreciated. This particular edition won the prestigious title of "Whisky of the Year 2023" awarded by The Whisky Exchange, which testifies to its exceptional quality and recognition in the world of whisky. Bottle details: • Age: 18 years • Year of bottling: not earlier than 2022 (determined on the basis of the Polish excise stamp with a serial number ending in "/22") • Alcohol content: 46.3% ABV • Capacity: 700 ml • Maturation: The whisky spent 16 years in American oak bourbon casks and was then finished for 2 years in sherry casks, which gave it complexity and sweetness. Characteristics and tasting notes This is a perfectly balanced whisky, in which peaty smoke blends harmoniously with the fruity sweetness of sherry casks. • Aroma: Distinct peat smoke, seaweed, delicate notes of sherry, raisins, bitter orange marmalade, roasted nuts, black tea with a hint of pepper and tobacco. • Taste: Peat smoke, pepper and ginger balanced by the sweetness of raisins, prunes, salted caramel and toffee. Leather, tobacco and oak notes appear in the background with a hint of sea breeze. • Finish: Long and memorable, with notes of peat smoke, cigar ash, dried fruit, liquorice, pepper, sea salt and oak.