Notes from the producer:

Pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’, it’s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.

Colour: Deepest Gold

Aroma: Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering coal fire and the scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins emerge through the smoke.

Taste: Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. The flavour is initially sweet. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar.

Finish: Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.

54.2% ABV. Non-chill filtered.

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Whisky of The Year

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Best Single Malt Scotch

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Best Single Malt Scotch (NAS)

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Best Islay Single Malt Scotch

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Best Peated Scotch

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021 – Double Gold

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 – Double Gold

International Spirits Challenge 2020 – Gold