An Oa

Ardbeg An Oa is named for the 'Oa' peninsula on Islay, that shields Ardbeg from the worst of the regular winter storms that roll in from the Atlantic. It protects us and we pay it homage with this scotch whisky.

Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46% ABV. Aged in three seperate casks; Virgin American Oak, Ex-Bourbon, and Pedro Ximinez Sherry. Once they've fully matured, the whiskies are married together for 6 months before bottling.

Rounded and smoky - like burning Applewood - with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates. A curious suggestion of juicy fruits, such as peach and banana. A smooth, creamy texture leads into a huge syrupy sweetness, flavours of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange and smoky tea leaves. Gentle, sweet spices (nutmeg & cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavour of grilled artichokes. Wood is always present in the spirit, gently nutty and reminiscent of a carpenter’s workshop. A long, sweet finish, with floral overtones, mint toffee and some gentle malty biscuit notes.