SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Sctoch Whisky (750 ml) [USC 98] [IWSC 94] – 6060903727263

Distiller Notes: 
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.

Named after the distillery’s water source, this whisky is a marriage of sweetness, spice and deep smokiness. The peat-laden waters of Loch Uigeadail provide the smoky tones in this whisky, while maturation in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks imparts rich, warm flavours – perfect for a dramatic, stormy night.

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

Tasting Notes: 

The flavour is initially sweet as Christmas cake begins to soak into the tongue. 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.

Awards/Reviews

Best Islay Single Malt (No Age Statement) – World Whiskies Awards 2024, 2022

Double Gold – SF World Spirits Competition 2023, 2022, 2021

Gold – Intl Spirits Challenge 2023

Best Single Malt Scotch (No Age Statement), Double Platinum – Ascot Awards 2022

98 Points, Chairman’s Trophy, Top 100 – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022

“Shows an unbelievable nose of smoked meat, fossilized moss, well-oiled leather, and preserved lime. The smoky flavors persist across the palate reverberating with the powerful spirit of Islay only slightly tempered by delicious Spanish Sherry oak.”

94 Points – Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2022

“Ginger, cinnamon doughnuts, apple compote, fruitcake, lemon grass and gorse. A smoky sweet, ashy green delight.”

Whiskey Of The Year/Best Single Malt Scotch/Best Single Malt Scotch (No Age Statement)/Best Islay Single Malt/Best Peated Scotch/95.9 Points – Intl Whisky Competition 2021

94 Points – Whisky Advocate

“Launched in 2003, Uigeadail remains one of Ardbeg’s core offerings. Matured in a mix of sherry and bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength. Peppery peat, warm tar, coffee grounds, machine oil, and black pepper on the nose. The palate is complex and rich, offering orange segments sprinkled with sea salt, dark chocolate, malt, and ever-present sweet peat. Nicely balanced. Lengthy in the finish, with smoky caramel.”