Ardbeg Uigeadail

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Smoky Ardbeg married with the raisin sweetness of old sherry casks, at cask strength. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2009.

Peated
Non-chill filtered

Details

Brand	Ardbeg
Distillery	Ardbeg
Origin	Scotland / Islay
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	54.2%
Cask	Bourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Salted peanut butter, peat smoke, tobacco, oiled leather and dark-roast coffee.
Palate: Deep and lush — salted caramel, smoke, cocoa, campfire-toasted marshmallow and pecan pie.
Finish: Long, sweet smoke with raisin and spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

At around 54%, sip it neat in small amounts. Water brings the sherry sweetness forward, sharpening the contrast with the smoke.

Food pairing

Dark chocolate, pecan pie, smoked meats and aged cheese.

Background & production

Made at Ardbeg Distillery on Islay, it takes its name from Loch Uigeadail, the peaty loch that supplies the distillery's water.

Whisky from ex-bourbon American oak and old oloroso sherry casks is married, layering raisiny sherry sweetness over Ardbeg's deep smoke. Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural cask strength, around 54.2%.

It was named World Whisky of the Year in 2009 and voted favourite Ardbeg by the Ardbeg Committee fan club.