Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch

Ardbeg An Oa draws inspiration from the Mull of Oa, the rounded peninsula that shelters Islay's legendary distillery from Atlantic storms. This single malt marries whiskies from Pedro Ximenez, virgin charred oak, and ex-bourbon casks in Ardbeg's Gathering Vat, creating a balanced expression of smoky power and 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.

TASTE
A smooth, creamy texture leads into a huge syrupy sweetness, flavors of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange and smoky tea leaves. Gentle, sweet spices (nutmeg & cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavor 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 flavors of aniseed, hickory and distant subtle smoke.

46.6% ABV - 700ml