Single Malt
Scotland
No
Yes
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.
Multifaceted, notes of peat and little flourishes of dark sugar, freshly ground espresso beans, cereal notes and a most sophisticated tar.
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.
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.
Such deft balance! How wonderful to sample Ardbeg so beautifully complimented by sherry.
good recommendation
For some one who generally steers clear of peated Whiskies, I have to say, this is a beautiful Single Malt Scotch that, should one who enjoys this particular genre of spirit (known as Whisk(e)y) , they would be wise to try this example of an horizon broaderer if they have not already done so!
In the days of analog recording, I maintained my tape heads with a cleaning solution that smelled EXACTLY like this. It tastes as I'd imagine that cleaner did. Apologies to the those of you that love it, it's just not for me. At a get together where we each contributed a bottle of fine Scotch, the opinion was unanimous.
Awesome. I'm a huge fan of Ardbeg 10yo and now I'm bigger fan of Uigeadail-
Tested Ardbeg Uigeadail tonight. It tastes tar, peat, smoke, sweet fruits but at the same time very smooth. Contains 54 % alc, no water neeed! Perfect! Just like it was made for me! A bit like Ardbeg 10 but much more rich and sweet.
