Ardbeg An Oa
The first new addition to Ardbeg's range in over a decade! A more approachable side to Ardbeg single malt that's rounded, without losing the characteristic distillery style. Maturation took place in Pedro-Ximenez sherry casks and bourbon barrels and then married in a French-oak marrying vat. The end result is rounded and smoky with notes of toffee, aniseed, date and banana.
The first new addition to Ardbeg's range in over a decade! A more approachable side to Ardbeg single malt that's rounded, without losing the characteristic distillery style. Maturation took place in Pedro-Ximenez sherry casks and bourbon barrels and then married in a French-oak marrying vat. The end result is rounded and smoky with notes of toffee, aniseed, date and banana.
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Aromas (without water) | Rounded and subtly smoky (applewood), with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates |
Flavour | 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 and cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavour of grilled artichokes. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 46.6% |
Country | Scotland |
Region/AOC | Islay (Mull of Oa) |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | World Whiskey Awards 2021 - Silver - Single Malt Silver - Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2019 - International Wine & Spirit Competition |