Ardbeg An Oa

Do you like BBQ and all the flavors that come from it? This is your whisky. It's not my favorite Ardbeg, but it's excellent in its own right and really pulls the BBQ out of the peat. If you want more complexity, Ardbeg Uigeadail is where you want to go next in the lineup. Priced similar to Lagavulin 8, Bowman 12, and Laphroaig 10, it's a great addition for any Islay lover.

Definitely a bit sweeter than the 10. Can see the mint chocolate notes. There's definitely a cocoa vibe to the body. Mild cinnamon. Peat smoke is here, but balanced. Getting a little bit of bacon as I keep drinking. Some nice sweetness to it, caramel and chocolate

Smoky smell right from the start. Super peaty but still a good balance

Ardbeg An Oa 46.6% Non Chill Filtered, Natural Color While I was not happy to see another NAS join the ranks of Ardbeg I am happy with the end result of this.  Smelling the An Oa will give you the familiar seaweed, vanilla and pepper you expect in Ardbeg but also some citrus and chocolate Tasting is much like an oogie light...but in a good way.  It’s actually much sweeter than the oogie but shares a lot of similarities.  Sweet, peat, seaweed, dried red fruits and spice/pepper with vanilla.   The Finish is a bit short but tasty. Sweet, Sherried Red Fruits, and seaweed/sea salt. It’s Ardbeg - can it really be bad? Overall Grade: B

Nose: Butterscotch, subtle citrus, hint of smoke Palate: Peat smoke, flapjacks, black tea Finish: Treacle and smoke Tasty, not as good as Ardbeg 10. 7/10