Scotch (Single Malt)

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Ardbeg · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

A cask-strength-adjacent blend of ex-bourbon and sherry casks.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Ardbeg
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 54.2% · 108.4 proof
• Age: None stated, vatted from ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks
• Typical price: $70-85

Tasting profile

• Nose: Honeyed and rich, BBQ bacon savoriness, soft smoke, seawater, kombu seaweed
• Palate: Honey-forward richness, BBQ sauce savoriness, tarry smoke, dark chocolate-covered cherries
• Finish: Pleasantly smoky, fragrant sweetness as flavor fades
• Best for: A cask-strength-adjacent blend of ex-bourbon and sherry casks