Ardbeg Distillery · Islay
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Official producer wording under taxonomy 3.0.0.
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Peat & smoke
SMOKE
Fresh fruit
FRUIT
Sherry & dried fruit
CAKE
Vanilla & oak
HONEY
Spice & pepper
SPICE
Maritime & salt
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On the nose is a beguiling mix of fruit cake, walnut oil and Parma violet aromas fused with notes of fresh ocean spice, cedar and needles falling from a Christmas tree. Scents of a smouldering coal fire and well-oiled leather bring warmth.
Tags: fruit · cake · spice
Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, a burst of winter spice notes set off a smoky-spicy flavour explosion countered by the sumptuous mid-palate taste of honey glazed smoked food. Waves of deep smoky tones build on the palate like a fine cigar.
Tags: smoke · honey · spice