Ardbeg Uigeadail 54.2%

Ardbeg Uigeadail 54.2%

The Committee's favourite whisky voted by the 120,000+ strong ArdbegCommittee.
Uigeadail (pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’) is Gaelic for “a dark, mysterious place.”

In 2009, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible named Ardbeg Uigeadail 'World Whisky of theYear' in praise of its utter silky brilliance and complexity on a level only ahandful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching.

But the truesecret behind Ardbeg Uigeadail's success? A unique vatting method that marriesthe deep, smoky notes from ex-bourbon American oak with the luscious,raisin-like character of ex-sherry Oloroso casks.

Region：Islay
Series：Uigeadail
Cask Type：Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry
Alcohol：54.2%

NOSE：Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics. At full strength,the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil andparma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling fromthe Christmas tree. A smouldering coal fire and the scent of well-oiled leatherbrings warmth. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisinsemerge through the smoke. With water, the deep smokiness increases inintensity, reminiscent of a fired Christmas pudding. Rich flowering currantsand warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mochaespresso.
PALATE：Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the tasteis an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. Theflavour is initially sweet. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicyexplosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food andchewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palatelike a fine Montecristo cigar.
FINISH：Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tonesand rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.