Description

The first new addition to the Ardbeg core range in over a decade, An Oa takes its name from the Mull of Oa, which offers the Kildaton coast (where Ardbeg distillery is) some protection from the fierce Atlantic weather. An Oa is a more approachable expression of Ardbeg single malt whisky, with lots of Pedro Ximénez, virgin and ex-bourbon cask influence,all brought together into a coherent whole in Dr. Bill Lumsden's new 'Gathering Vat'. The whisky shows classic Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed, with silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, finishing with an intense crescendo of flavour. Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46.6% ABV. Western Isles whisky at it's best.