Ardbeg Uigeadail, pronounced “Oog-a-dal” is named after the loch that brings in the distillery's water supply. This pale yellow, oily offering is the blended result of both ex bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.  The nose is a bit smoky but in a savory, fatty way reminiscent of smoked meat. There's a touch of fruit at the end of my inhale like a fruity glaze on a smoked ham (...or faux-ham if you prefer). After ~10 minutes, sweet takes a front seat with caramelized sugar contrast with a sprinkle of coffee and a dash of salt. Sips bring a momentary sherried fruit sweetness with a burst of spice on my tongue and throat. This makes way to a cozy savory blanket of gentle, rich charcoal smoke and barley. Its lengthy finish leaves its mark on my awoken lips while warming my chest. There's a pleasant peatiness that stays with you; not in an oppressive clingy way, but more like the comfort of a close friend. Much like how you can be fully expressed with those that you're closest with, the more I "listen" to Ardbeg Uigeadail, the more I take in their weaving notes of tobacco, espresso, vanilla, barbeque, raisin and seaside salinity well after tasting. This is the kind of dram that would give me a comforting hug on a rainy day. I could happily sip this and listen to the gentle pitter patter of droplets as its own meditation. I appreciate the sweet-meets-smokiness that this provides in that it doesn't hit you over the head with ash. It's also remarkably smooth for its cask strength self of 54.2% ABV. It feels well balanced and refined that could appease peat fans while encouraging wary sippers out of their comfort zones. While it might be something in the water (or Uigeadail), I'm a fan. Have you had an opportunity to try Ardbeg's Uigeadail? What did you think? 9/10