Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Ardbeg Uigeadail — a distinctive premium NAS Ardbeg matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. Named for Loch Uigeadail (the water source for Ardbeg distillery). Bottled at 54.2% ABV, non-chill-filtered. Rich, robust, and layered — considered one of Ardbeg's finest expressions and voted "World Whisky of the Year" by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
Why you'll love it
- Bold peat smoke, rich dried fruit, warm honey, refined sherry depth, layered Islay complexity — Uigeadail signature
- Matured in ex-Bourbon + ex-Oloroso sherry casks — dual-cask Islay premium
- Non-chill-filtered, bottled at 54.2% ABV — preserves full aromatic depth
- Presented in Ardbeg's iconic Uigeadail dark bottle with premium presentation
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour, or with a drop of water to open up the aromatics. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged blue cheese, smoked meats, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Serious Ardbeg enthusiasts exploring premium tier
- Peated + sherry-cask whisky lovers (rare combination)
- Cask-strength adjacent whisky lovers (54.2% ABV)
- Award-winning whisky collectors (Jim Murray World Whisky of the Year 2009)
Compare with
Prefer flagship Ardbeg 10? Try Ardbeg 10 Year Old ($115). Interested in the other Ardbeg cask-strength premium? Ardbeg Corryvreckan ($205). For sherry-cask Islay alternative: Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak Finish ($158).
Frequently asked
What is "Uigeadail"?
Loch Uigeadail — the water source for Ardbeg distillery, located on Islay. Pronounced "Oog-a-dal." Naming the whisky after the water source honours the distillery's terroir origin.
Why is Uigeadail special?
Unusual combination of heavy peat character with sherry-cask depth. Most premium Islay whiskies focus on peat + Bourbon casks. Uigeadail specifically incorporates Oloroso sherry casks, adding rich dried fruit character to the peat foundation. Distinctive dual-cask Islay premium.
Is Uigeadail cask strength?
54.2% ABV — higher than the standard 46% Ardbeg 10 but slightly below true "cask strength" (typically 55-63%). Positioned as "premium high-strength" rather than pure cask strength.
Quick facts
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Distillery: Ardbeg
- Casks: Ex-Bourbon + Ex-Oloroso Sherry
- ABV: 54.2% (non-chill-filtered)
- Award: Jim Murray's Whisky Bible World Whisky of the Year 2009
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Bold and aromatic — intense peat smoke, sherried dried fruit, vanilla, dark caramel, leather, gentle baking spice, and warm toasted oak — concentrated and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Full-bodied and rich — sweet smoke, caramelised dried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, gentle pepper, leather, and integrated sherry oak — bold, layered, and harmoniously balanced at full strength.
FINISH
Exceptionally long and smoky — lingering peat, dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, and a gentle peppery warmth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 54.2% ABV
