Ardbeggeddon 1972 29 Year Old Old Malt Cask for Plowed Douglas Laing

Ardbeg An Oa

It's easy to feel a little sad for An Oa... with an elder and oh, so accomplished sibling like Uigeadail it seems inevitable that it'll be destined to comparison, rather than considered on its own merit. And yes, had I only £50 to spend, I'd certainly go for the Uigeadail. Now, that said... this is the whisky where I truly realised what can happen...

Score 89/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Simply the #1 Scotch I've ever had. I can't stop raving about it. Peaty, yes. Balanced, yes. Incredibly long finish, yes. My all time favorite. If u see it, grab it.

Score 99/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

This one takes a while to get acquanted with. Great dark,golden amber colour and nose, full of sweet and peaty smoke. tasted without water, a bit too hot as the 54% overpowers. Added a bit of water to calm it down and this really allowed the sweety/smokey flavour to emerge in balance with the alcohol. a nice warm sipper.

Score 89/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

When I first opened and tried this, I was looking for a smoke experience. I got it and then some. If I had reviewed this back in May, it would have been that it's a challenging drink, but worth it on occasion. Now the bottle has been open for a few months, and my palate has tasted many more offerings. I'm happy to finally review this whisky and...

Score 90/100