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RED OCTOPUS' SPECIAL RESERVE

Ledaig Monbazillac Cask

18 Years Old

51.7% ABV

Born on Mull.

Chosen by Friends.

Remembered forever.

Bottled by

The Whisky Agency

for the Friends of Tobermory Distillery

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The Bottling

Single cask character, rare maturity.

Tobermory Distillery — Ledaig

A maritime Ledaig expression drawn from a rare cask and crafted for a limited release.

18 Years Old

Matured for more than half of its life in a rare Monbazillac cask, this exceptional Ledaig reveals remarkable depth. Maritime peat intertwines with dark berries, ripe blackberries, toasted walnut and refined oak, creating a whisky that reflects both the character of Mull and the spirit of the unique bottling.

70 cl · 300 Bottles

Bottled in 2026 as a limited release designed for sharing, collecting and remembrance.

Distilled 02/2008
Bottled 2026
Cask Monbazillac Cask
Strength 51.7% ABV
Bottle Size 70 cl
Outturn 300 Bottles

The Story

Community. Friendship. Island. Whisky.

This limited single-cask release was selected for the Friends of Tobermory Distillery — a community united by friendship, the Isle of Mull and a shared passion for characterful whisky.

Matured for more than half of its life in a rare Monbazillac cask, this exceptional Ledaig reveals remarkable depth. Maritime peat intertwines with dark berries, ripe blackberries, toasted walnut and refined oak, creating a whisky that reflects both the character of Mull and the spirit of this unique bottling.

The Whisky Agency

Bottled by The Whisky Agency

Bottled by The Whisky Agency for the Friends of Tobermory Distillery. The Whisky Agency is the independent bottler and cooperation partner for this project.

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The sea keeps its secrets…

A maritime tale

The Legend of the Red Octopus

From the depths of the Mediterranean, he rose in search of a merchant ship carrying a most precious cargo. Hidden beneath the waves, the Red Octopus claimed his treasure, guarding it until the time was right to reveal it once more.

Centuries may have passed, but legends never truly disappear. They simply wait for those willing to discover them.

Red Octopus' Special Reserve is a tribute to that legend — an exceptional 18-year-old Ledaig, matured for more than half of its life in a rare Monbazillac cask, created for those who appreciate rarity, craftsmanship and the enduring mystery of the sea.

Every great whisky deserves a legend.
The Legend continues… Friends of Tobermory Distillery · Limited Private Release
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Red Octopus' Special Reserve

Ledaig · 18 Years Old · Monbazillac Cask · 70 cl

€99.00

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