Ardbeg - AN OA

Ardbeg An Oa is a notable addition to the Ultimate range, characterized by its rounded profile. This is achieved through time spent in our bespoke oak Gathering Vat, where whiskies from various cask types, including sweet Pedro Ximenez, spicy virgin charred oak, and ex-bourbon casks, blend seamlessly. The result is a smoky dram with a smooth sweetness, featuring hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate, and aniseed wrapped in butterscotch, black pepper, and clove. Its light gold color offers a rich nose of burning applewood, creamy toffee, treacle, and hints of juicy fruits like peach and banana. Adding a drop of water reveals classic Ardbeg notes of lime, pine resin, and fennel, while the palate is smooth and creamy, leading to syrupy sweetness with flavors of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, orange, and gentle spices. The finish is long and sweet, with floral overtones, mint toffee, and lingering notes of aniseed and subtle smoke.