Excerpt: The finish is lengthy and brooding — aided by the considerably higher alcohol level — a lingering reminder of how this Ardbeg may be an entirely different beast, yet just as good as the 10.
Excerpt: Ardbeg Uigeadail is a great whisky. The balance of the smokiness and sweetness is a beautiful harmony. Paired with the intense spice, it makes for a well-rounded palate that does not leave one wanting more.
Excerpt: While I have myself experienced direct showdowns between newer and older bottles of this dram and lived to bear witness to the varying personalties of each, I can also say that as a regular release Uigeadail retains a level of quality which eludes the vast majority of single malts on the market today. Shorthand: this is tasty as hell.
Excerpt: Coffee grounds, smoked toasted barley, prunes, tobacco leaves, sea salt, caramel--the list goes on. The sweetness is present, but isn't singing any louder than the rest of the band members.
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House Review
Intro:
This is another cask strength (or near cask strength) offering from Ardbeg. This one has some sherry blended in, also.
Nose:
Smoke. Peat. Smoke. Peat. Plastic! This is a really dense nose, and its mildly overwhelming but not in an off putting way.
Taste:
Theres a whole lot more smoke in this dram, and it tastes like a big puddle of burnt plastic. Thicker, oilier. Theres some pleasant sweetness, some vanilla, faint fig and stewed fruit. Then its back to fairly aggressive peat.
Finish:
The finish is long and slowly fading. No real heat, just smoke.
Overall:
Although this supposedly has more sherry than the Corry, it wasnt as sweet. It was still delicious, though.
Score:
6
By t8ke
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