MrWhiskerz
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
April 23, 2018 (edited August 16, 2018)
Good, but far over priced at the LCBO for $175 for 700ml. The only thing Uigeadial has going for it is sort of the higher than average abv which intensifies the mouthfeel and works well with the heavy smoke and sweetness of the sherry on the palate. I must say however, I'm getting some noticeable youth in this particular batch as far as i can tell. It has that young sour note on the nose that I smell in a lot of younger blended Scotches. There is probably older stuff in here but the majority seems to be around 8 years old or even younger. Like all whisky, the batches are likely not consistent and stocks and quality fluctuate constantly. This is probably not the same whisky that so many people have raved about in years past however it's Ardbeg so it's definitely decent. I just feel it's not worth this kind of money considering I like Ardbeg 10 more for $75 dollars less. And Lagavulin 16 is a much better value if you're looking for a sherried peated scotch with interesting flavors , but I will say if high abv mouthfeel is you thing this is a step up from most 40%-46% bottles.
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Ontario Canada... Combination of a lower dollar and insane taxation.
gosh, it's $70 a bottle here in Texas, where on earth is it $175?!