Ardbeg Uigeadail is a standout expression that marries the distillery's iconic smoky character with the rich, complex notes of sherry casks. Named World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible in 2009, it showcases a remarkable balance of depth and complexity that only a handful of distilleries can achieve. Pronounced Oog-a-dal, Uigeadail offers deep, peaty smoke combined with the luscious, raisiny sweetness of aged sherry casks. 

Distillery

In 2009, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible named Ardbeg Uigeadail World Whisky of the Year in praise of its utter silky brilliance and complexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching.

Pronounced Oog-a-dal, it's a special vatting that marries Ardbeg's 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 Notes
Nose: Rich and smoky, with Christmas cake, walnut oil, Parma violet, sea spray, cedar, leather and smouldering coal.
Palate: Full-bodied and intensely flavoured, balancing sweet treacle and honey with winter spices, smoked meat and deep peat smoke.
Finish: Exceptionally long and chewy, with raisin, mocha, dark chocolate and lingering aromatic smoke.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 54.2%
Closure: Natural cork
Volume: 700ml
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: No Age Statement
Cask: Ex-bourbon American oak and ex-Oloroso sherry casks
Maturation: Vatted from whiskies matured in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks
Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Colour: Natural colour
Distillery: Ardbeg Distillery
Region: Islay, Scotland

Serving: Neat, with a few drops of water or over ice
Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, oysters, grilled or smoked meats, barbecue, blue cheese, dark chocolate and rich desserts.