Ardbeg Uigeadail | 54.2% 700ml
£58.33
In 2009, Jim MurrayÛªs Whisky Bible namedåÊArdbeg UigeadailåÊÛ÷World Whisky of the YearÛª ÛÒ in praise of its ÛÏutter silky brillianceÛ and ÛÏcomplexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching.ÛåÊPronounced Û÷Oog-a-dalÛª, itÛªs a special vatting that marries ArdbegÛªs traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.===Tasting NotesNose -åÊåÊRich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering coal fire and the scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins emerge through the smoke. With water, the deep smokiness increases in intensity, reminiscent of a fired Christmas pudding. Rich flowering currants and warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mocha espresso.Add water and an oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.Taste -åÊFull flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. The flavour is initially sweet. 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.Finish -åÊAmazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.åÊ(Official Tasting Notes)
Specification: Ardbeg Uigeadail | 54.2% 700ml
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| Brand | Ardbeg |
| Availability | out of stock |
| weight | 1.5 kg |
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