Ardbeg Scotch Single Malt An Oa 750ml

size

750ml

country

Scotland

region

Islay

2 Ratings

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UBC

WKY

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

An enticing nose reveals pronounced peat complemented by seamlessly integrated wood notes. On the palate, the distinctive smoke and salt emerge gracefully, while mixed spices and dried cherry undertones make an appearance. The contemplative earthy finish completes this exquisite experience. (Great Value) - 2023 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE ... More details

Ardbeg Scotch Single Malt An Oa 750ml

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

WKY

Rated 93 by Whisky Advocate

Number 6 in the 2017 Top 20. Ardbeg doles out occasional limited releases for their avid fans, but for nearly a decade the core range consisted of just three whiskies: 10 year old, Uigeadail, and Corryvreckan. The addition of An Oa, matured in a combination of virgin oak, Pedro Ximénez sherry, and bourbon barrels, and married in a French oak ‘gathering vat’ prior to bottling, marks a reason to celebrate. An Oa is a more approachable Ardbeg. It lacks some of the typical oiliness, but flavor and complexity abound with hot peat, black tea, and peppery cloves. Die-hard Ardbeg fans should have no complaints, and new converts have a real treat in store. - Winter 2017

WNR

Winery

A welcome new addition to the Ultimate range. Ardbeg An Oa is singularly rounded, due in no small part to time spent in our newly established bespoke oak Gathering Vat where whiskies from several cask types - including; sweet Pedro Ximenez; spicy virgin charred oak; and intense ex-bourbon casks, amongst others - familiarise themselves with each other. The result is a dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness. Hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed are wrapped in smooth, silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, before rising to an intense crescendo of flavour. COLOR: Light Gold. AROMA: Rounded and smoky - like burning Applewood - with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates. A curious suggestion of juicy fruits, such as peach and banana. With a drop of water, reminders of Ardbeg’s classic fragrance – lime, pine resin, fennel, saddle soap and tar. A gentle waxiness, like fragrant candle wax, and hints of smoked herbs. An Oa gives a final subtle reminder of the sea with briny notes and seaweed but always accompanied with creaminess. TASTE: A smooth, creamy texture leads into a huge syrupy sweetness, flavours of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange and smoky tea leaves. Gentle, sweet spices (nutmeg & cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavour of grilled artichokes. Wood is always present in the spirit, gently nutty and reminiscent of a carpenter’s workshop. A long, sweet finish, with floral overtones, mint toffee and some gentle malty biscuit notes. FINISH: Lingering, seductive, gentle yet intense, with flavours of aniseed, hickory and distant subtle smoke.

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Ardbeg Scotch Single Malt An Oa 750ml

SKU 801627

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Professional Ratings

UBC

WKY

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

WKY

Rated 93 by Whisky Advocate

Winery

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