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Everything you need to know about Tobermory Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Tobermory 12 Year Old Islands Malt Whisky A.D. Rattray£59.99 Inc VAT -
Tobermory Single Malt Whisky 1980s (No Box) 75cl£149.99 Inc VAT -
Tobermory 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Early 2000s£84.94 Inc VAT
A brief History
Tobermory, Island Region, Scotland. Founded in late 1798.
Tobermory Distillery: Island Malt from the Isle of Mull
Tobermory Distillery sits right on the harbour in the colourful fishing town of Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull. That makes it part of Scotland’s Islands whisky region — a category known for coastal character and individuality rather than one fixed flavour profile.
Founded in 1798, Tobermory is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Its history hasn’t been smooth; there have been closures, ownership changes, and long silent periods. But today it’s firmly active and producing two distinct styles of single malt under one roof.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Tobermory makes:
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Unpeated island single malt under the Tobermory name
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Heavily peated single malt under the name Ledaig
So you effectively get two personalities from one distillery. For UK drinkers who like island whisky but want options — smoke or no smoke — Tobermory offers both.
Taste Profile
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Oaky / Woody |
Malty / Cereal | Fruity |
Tobermory’s flavour depends on which style you choose.
Expect orchard fruit, cereal sweetness, and coastal freshness with gentle oak structure.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Apple / Pear |
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Vanilla |
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Malt / Biscuit / Toast |
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Oak / Wood Spice |
Popular Tobermory & Ledaig Bottles
| Whisky | Style | What You’ll Notice |
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| Tobermory 12 Year Old | Unpeated Island Malt | Fruit, spice, gentle oak |
| Tobermory 17 Year Old | Matured Island Malt | Deeper fruit, refined wood |
| Ledaig 10 Year Old | Peated Island Malt | Smoke, salt, citrus |
| Ledaig 18 Year Old | Aged Peated Malt | Rich peat, polished oak |
| Limited Wine Cask Finishes | Cask Finished | Added fruit and spice layers |
Ledaig 10 Year Old is often considered one of the stronger value peated island malts available.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Tomatin Distillery
Distillery Address: Tobermory Distillery, Ledaig, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NR, Scotland
 Open in maps |
 https://tobermorydistillery.com/ |
 01688 302647 |
Visitor Centre & Opening Times
Yes — Tobermory operates a visitor centre and distillery tours.
Visitors can expect:
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Production tours
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Harbour-side setting
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Guided tastings
Opening times generally run:
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Monday – Saturday: Morning to late afternoon
Seasonal variations apply, especially in winter.
Ownership & Distillery History
Tobermory has had a long and sometimes unstable history.
Ownership Timeline:
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1798: Founded
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19th–20th Century: Periods of closure and reopening
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1993: Acquired by Burn Stewart Distillers
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Present: Owned by Distell Group
After refurbishment and modernisation in the 2010s, the distillery is now stable and producing consistently.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Tobermory Distillery is located in the harbour town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull and was founded in 1798, making it one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland.
The distillery has experienced multiple ownership changes and several periods of closure throughout its history. It is currently owned by Distell.
Tobermory produces two distinct whisky styles:
- Tobermory – Unpeated single malt
- Ledaig – Heavily peated single malt
This dual-production approach gives the distillery a broader stylistic range than many Scotch producers.
Production
- Spirit Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
- Region: Islands
- Styles: Unpeated and heavily peated
- Stills: Copper pot stills
- Cask Policy: Bourbon, sherry, and wine cask maturation
The distillery produces spirit with a slightly oily, maritime character.
Whisky Style
Tobermory (Unpeated)
Typically shows:
- Medium body
- Orchard fruit and citrus
- Malt sweetness
- Coastal salinity
- Light spice
Ledaig (Peated)
Typically shows:
- Heavy peat smoke
- Maritime and mineral notes
- Pepper and spice
- Earthy character
- Long smoky finish
Ledaig is significantly more intense and smoky than the Tobermory range.
Key Expressions
Tobermory
- Tobermory 12 Year Old
- Tobermory 18 Year Old
Ledaig
- Ledaig 10 Year Old
- Ledaig Sinclair Series
Both styles also appear in limited editions and wine cask finishes.
Significance
Tobermory is important for preserving whisky production on the Isle of Mull, one of Scotland’s smaller whisky-producing islands.
Its production of both unpeated and heavily peated spirit makes it one of the more stylistically diverse island distilleries.
Tobermory Whisky to Buy
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Tobermory 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 1994 Private Single Cask 252/13£169.99 Inc VATOut of stock
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