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Ardbeg Oa is a noticeably rounded expression of this distillery’s output.
This is due in no small part to a spell spent in Ardbeg’s newly-established Gathering Vat.
Within the vat Ardbeg gather together whiskies from several cask types, including sweet Pedro Ximenez, spicy Virgin charred oak, and intense ex-bourbon casks.
The result is a dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness.
Aroma – Rounded and smoky – like burning Applewood – with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates. A curious suggestion of juicy fruits, such as peach and banana. With a drop of water, reminders of Ardbeg’s classic fragrance – lime, pine resin, fennel, saddle soap and tar. A gentle waxiness, like fragrant candle wax, and hints of smoked herbs. An Oa gives a final subtle reminder of the sea with briny notes and seaweed but always accompanied with creaminess.
Palate – 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.
Finish – Lingering, seductive, gentle yet intense, with flavours of aniseed, hickory and distant subtle smoke.
Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46.6% ABV.
• Country | Scotland |
• Bottle Size | 70cl |
• Alcohol | 46.6% |
• Region | Islay |
• Style | Smoky & Peaty |
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