Whisky Connosr
Menu
Shop Join

Ardbeg Uigeadail

An elegant beast

0 093

@DellnolaReview by @Dellnola

8th Jun 2011

0

  • Nose
    ~
  • Taste
    ~
  • Finish
    ~
  • Balance
    ~
  • Overall
    93

Show rating data charts

Distribution of ratings for this: brand user

Nose: Obviously peat, distinctly Ardbeg. As I nose this I can hear the crackling of burning wood. Very elegant. After the first initial sniffs, a nutty sweetness arrives. Almond nougat, almonds sauteed in butter, grilled lemons, sea air, a hint of sweet tea. There's another bit of sweetness that I keep wanting to describe as meringue cookies. This is peat and sweetness woven together beautifully.

Taste: The peat and sweet nuttiness create a flavor of roasted peanuts. Perhaps chunky peanut butter? Deliciously creamy and thick. The charred bits from a barbecue and brine.

Finish: Quite long and intense. Billowing smoke, medicinal, hot and satisfying.

This is my favorite Ardbeg and quite possibly my favorite Islay whisky. I was lucky to be in London when The Whisky Exchange had a bottle of Ardbeg Alligator to share, and while it's a wonderful whisky, I'm still convinced that the Uigeadail is the crown jewel of Ardbeg. Get it while you can!

Related Ardbeg reviews

0 comments

You must be signed-in to comment here

Sign in