Ardbeg is the peatiest, smokiest yet most balanced of all the Islay malts, balancing smokiness with sweetness to provide a wider complexity of taste.
Inspired by the Mull of Oa, the cliffs protecting the Ardbeg distillery from the wild Atlantic Ocean, An Oa embraces its contrasts. This whisky balances roundness with Ardbeg's signature intensity.
ON THE EYES: A light gold.
ON THE NOSE: Rounded and smoky with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle & dates with suggestions of peach & banana. Add a drop of water for Ardbeg’s classic fragrance with a gentle waxiness & smoked herbs
ON THE PALATE: Smooth, creamy texture & syrupy sweetness. Milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange & smoky tea leaves. Gentle spices, some cigar smoke & grilled artichokes. A long finish with floral overtones.
