Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky [700ml]

In 1815, Ardbeg’s founder established their Distillery on the rugged, wild coastal rocks of South Islay. Over 200 years later, they’re still using unique peat-laden wild water source and wisdom handed down through generations to craft the Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Ardbeg Uigeadail
This stunning expression from Islay's Ardbeg distillery on the Kildalton Coast is named after a nearby loch (pronounced "Oog-a-dal"). It's the perfect example of how sweet and savoury notes can work together spectacularly - you'll find Ardbeg's maritime salinity intact here, combined with dried fruit notes imparted by time spent in sherry casks. Kind of like when you mix sweet popcorn and salty popcorn together, it results in something absolutely wonderful.

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2015: Gold Outstanding medal & trophy
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015: Gold medal
Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2016: 97.5/100
Jim Murray Whisky Bible: 2009 World Whisky of the Year

Tasting Note

Nose: Multifaceted, notes of peat and little flourishes of dark sugar, freshly ground espresso beans, cereal notes and a most sophisticated tar.

Palate: Led by sweet, ripe fruit and black forest honey. A good helping of malt. The throne then usurped by a powerful peat and smoked barley.

Finish: Very long, caramel and malt weave their way through peat smoke and dark sugar and just a hint of fresh espresso coffee before it finally peters out.

Overall: Such deft balance! How wonderful to sample Ardbeg so beautifully complimented by sherry.

54.2% ABV