Ardbeg : Uigeadail, a no age statement single malt scotch whisky hailing from the Islay region from Ardbeg distillery. Price $65.00, Sampled 1/13/16 with 1&1/2 teaspoons of water in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass.
Aroma - Immediately hit with a big note of creme brulee, Gentle peat smoke, honey, leather, fresh soil, dark candi sugars, espresso beans, distinctive rock chalk light sherry and a most sophisticated tar.
Taste - Sweet fruits, tobacco, peat smoke, prune, quite spicy, light hint of espresso bean and very dark chocolate.
Finishes with a medium lingering flavor and long lasting burn.
Final score : 5 / 5, wow, what a fantastic offering from Ardbeg, incredibly complex, a scotch you definitely want to spend ample time with as, this is not a one trick pony but rather evolves over time between sips and smells. Be sure to take your time and let this one show you all it has to offer. Also, at 54.2% ABV, which is an incredibly high cask strength, the 65 dollar price point is almost a total steal, can't believe it wasn't more. Will definitely buy again and highly recommend!