Ardbeg Uigeadail

Ardbeg is a name that commands respect amongst whisky enthusiasts. This Islay distillery has built a devoted following around its intensely peated, uncompromising style. The Uigeadail (pronounced "Oog-a-dal") takes its name from the loch that supplies the distillery's water, and it's often cited as one of the finest expressions in their core range. Where the standard 10 year old showcases youthful peat and smoke, this NAS bottling brings sherry cask maturation into the mix, promising something richer and more complex. I've been curious about this one for ages. Let's see if it lives up to its reputation...