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Ardbeg An Oa

Single Malt

Ardbeg // Islay, Scotland

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3.94
3.94 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 1304 )

An Oa (pronounced an oh) is a peated Islay single malt comprised of whiskies that were aged in several types of casks of including Pedro Ximenez, virgin oak, and ex-bourbon. These whiskies were then married together in a large French oak vat in Ardbeg's Gathering Room. The whisky is named for the Mull of Oa located on the Oa peninsula. This is the most southwesterly point of Islay.

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This Ardbeg release marks the first permanent addition to their portfolio in close to ten years. Bottled at 46.6% ABV, this is non chill-filtered. Released September 2017.

An Oa (pronounced an oh) is a peated Islay single malt comprised of whiskies that were aged in several types of casks of including Pedro Ximenez, virgin oak, and ex-bourbon. These whiskies were then married together in a large French oak vat in Ardbeg's Gathering Room. The whisky is named for the Mull of Oa located on the Oa peninsula. This is the most southwesterly point of Islay. This Ardbeg release marks the first permanent addition to their portfolio in close to ten years. Bottled at 46.6% ABV, this is non chill-filtered. Released September 2017.

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    • Cost
    • abv
      46.6
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    Pedro Ximenez, virgin oak, ex-bourbon, French oak vat
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Tasting Notes

"It’s Ardbeg, but not, all at the same time. The aroma begins with the classic Islay handshake -- peat smoke, dry seaweed, and black pepper-- but throws in mint chocolate candy to trip you up. The palate begins with sweet creamy malt. This is Ardbeg?! But returns to the fold with peppery smoke and salted meat. The finish is sweet and soothing with a healthy dash of cocoa powder, and generous drizzle of mint syrup. It’s like a mountaineer back from a day at the spa."
Added by Sam Davies
Score 88
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Rich & Full Bodied

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