Ardbeg An Oa Malt Scotch Whisky

The Ardbeg distillery lies on the most southerly part of Islay on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Since 1815 (the same year Laphroaig was founded) Ardbeg distillery has been producing a heavily peated and coastal style of Scotch whisky. 

The Ardbeg An Oa single malt Scotch whisky is a unique expression from Ardbed, due in no small part to time spent in their 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.

Expect 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.

46.6% ABV, 700mL