Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70CL)

Designed to show a more approachable side of Ardbeg, An Oa is named after the Mall of Oa which offers some protection to the distillery from the worst the Atlantic has to offer. Matured in Pedro Ximenez, charred Virgin Oak and ex-Bourbon casks, there is a sweeter, softer dimension to An Oa than other core Ardbeg bottlings.

Rounded and subtly smoky (applewood), with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates. A curious suggestion of juicy fruits, such as peach and banana. With a drop of water, reminders of Ardbeg’s classic fragrance: lime, pine resin, fennel, saddle soap and tar. A gentle waxiness, like fragrant candlewax, and hints of smoked herbs. A smooth, creamy texture leads into a huge syrupy sweetness, flavours of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange and smoky tea leaves. Gentle, sweet spices (nutmeg and cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavour of grilled artichokes. Long and sweet, with floral overtones, mint toffee and some gentle malty, biscuit notes. Lingering, seductive, gentle yet intense, with flavours of aniseed, hickory and distant subtle smoke.