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Single Malt Scotch Whisky Islay 'An Oa' (700 ml. boxed) Ardbeg
Ardbeg An Oa takes its name from the dramatic Mull of Oa, at the southern tip of Islay where the ocean meets the cliffs. It is a heavily peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a mix of American ex-bourbon, European ex-sherry, and charred virgin oak casks, then married in the famous Gathering Vat. On the nose it reveals honey, toffee, tobacco, pine resin, and citrus with marine hints. The palate is smoky and complex, with deep peat entwined with chocolate, lime, anise, tea, and sweet spices, plus cigar and fresh wood notes. The finish is long and persistent, with echoes of smoky peat, honey, cinnamon, and tobacco. Non-chill filtered, 46.6% vol., best neat with aged cheese or dark chocolate.
- Product Category
- Whisky
- Denomination
- Single Malt Whisky
- Type
- Scotch Whisky - Single Malt
- Type of Production
- Distilled
- Other Features
- Cold Filtered, Torbato
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Malt
- Format
- 700 ml.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Alcohol Content
- 46.6% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Very wide tulip glass
- Packaging
- Original Case
- Gastronomic Pairings
- After Dinner - Meditation
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 88/100
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Ardbeg
On the picturesque Isle of Islay, where the sea meets the land in a perpetually wind-torn embrace, stands the legendary Ardbeg distillery. Known worldwide for producing peated whisky of rare intensity, Ardbeg is a true icon for Scotch Whisky enthusiasts, a brand that encapsulates the essence of a unique territory and its centuries-old traditions.
Founded on this mystical island, Ardbeg is distinguished by its deep connection with the surrounding nature. The distillery overlooks a wild coast, where the scent of the sea blends with that of peat, an essential element that gives its whiskies their characteristic smoky and marine flavor. Here, malted barley, kissed by salt and ocean breeze, is expertly processed to create spirits with a bold and unmistakable character.
The mastery of Ardbeg is manifested in iconic labels like Uigeadail and Ten. Uigeadail, named after the lake that provides the pure water used in distillation, presents a bouquet of smoke and spices, wrapped in a soft embrace of dried fruits and chocolate. The Ten, on the other hand, is a tribute to the purity of peat, a whisky that embodies the quintessence of Islay with its intense aromas and complex structure.
Ardbeg represents a sensory journey, an invitation to explore depths of flavors that tell stories of tradition and innovation, of sea and land. Let yourself be carried away by the charm of Islay and discover on Vino45 the best labels signed by Ardbeg: an unforgettable experience for every lover of peated whisky.
Address:
Port Ellen, Islay PA42 7EA, Scotland
Color: golden yellow
Bouquet: peaty with notes of honey, toffee, tobacco leaves, and pine resin with hints of citrus and sea air
Taste: smoky, a nice deep peat with notes of chocolate, lime, anise, tea leaves, and sweet spices with hints of cigar and fresh wood. Long and persistent finish with notes of smoky peat, ropes from ships, anise, honey, and cinnamon with hints of tobacco leaves and lime.
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THE WHISKY
Ardbeg An Oa takes its name from the dramatic Mull of Oa, at the southern tip of Islay where the ocean meets the cliffs. It is a heavily peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a mix of American ex-bourbon, European ex-sherry, and charred virgin oak casks, then married in the famous Gathering Vat. On the nose it reveals honey, toffee, tobacco, pine resin, and citrus with marine hints. The palate is smoky and complex, with deep peat entwined with chocolate, lime, anise, tea, and sweet spices, plus cigar and fresh wood notes. The finish is long and persistent, with echoes of smoky peat, honey, cinnamon, and tobacco. Non-chill filtered, 46.6% vol., best neat with aged cheese or dark chocolate.
THE DISTILLERY
Officially active since the mid-1810s, specifically from 1815, the Ardbeg distillery, located in the heart of the island of Islay, was founded by John McDougall and has gone through a history filled with ups and downs, similar to many other distilleries, marked by changes in ownership, sudden and lasting closures, and especially characterized by numerous adversities. As early as 1835, there was the first change of ownership, when the distillery was purchased by Glasgow merchant Thomas Buchanan, although John McDougal himself and his son continued to manage the company, which by the late 1870s, in 1877 to be precise, was thriving so much that it employed almost a third of the island's population. However, in 1981, the trend was the opposite, and due to the widespread economic crisis, the company could not keep its doors open and was forced to cease all activities. It was repurchased in 1987 by Hiram Walker, and it was only two years later, in 1989, that the distillery resumed production, albeit on a very reduced scale, before facing another closure period between 1991 and 1997. Today, the distillery is owned by the LVMH Group, which has restored much hope and confidence to the enthusiasts of this product. The labels currently on the market are all characterized by the same desire for tradition that has led the distillery to bottle without any cold filtration. The historic pot stills are still used for distillation, and the choice of water is meticulously cared for. Currently considered one of the most modern and technologically advanced distilleries, today Ardbeg can be confidently defined as a cult brand, made for those who want to rediscover the classic bold peaty taste in an Islay single malt whisky.