Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt [700ML]

Ardbeg Distillery was first established legally with a license in 1815 by John Macdougall. In 1838, Thomas Buchanan, a Glasgow spirit merchant bought Ardbeg Distillery John Macdougall’s son, Alexander Macdougall continues to manage it. After Alexander’s death, Ardbeg was co-run by Colin Hay and Macdougall’s sisters, Margaret and Flora, who may rightfully be Scotland’s first female distillers.

Ardbeg uses the most phenolic malt in the business which comes from the village of Port Ellen. The water used comes from Loch Uigeadail which is 3 miles up the hill behind the distillery. The main casks used to mature Ardbeg whisky is first-fill and second-fill ex-bourbon casks that come from America.

Ardbeg distills twice in order to reach the required strength and desired pure spirit for their whisky. To reduce wastage, the spent grains or draff are removed from the farmer’s lorry and is taken to feed the local cattle. Due to the high phenolic content of the original malt, fermentation of yeast takes a longer time in Ardbeg compared to other distilleries.

Ardbeg Uigedail is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky that is pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’, it’s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2009, right after Ardbeg 10 years old won in 2008. This expression is non chill-filtered and bottled at 54.2% ABV.