Ardbeg – An Oa + BBQ Smoker

Distilled on the rugged shores of Islay, Ardbeg An Oa is a complex expression matured within a bespoke gathering vat that marries whiskies from Pedro Ximénez, virgin charred oak, and ex-bourbon casks. This 2017 release balances the distillery’s hallmark intense peat and aniseed with layers of dark chocolate, silky butterscotch, and a warming spice of black pepper and clove. Named for the wild Mull of Oa, this dram offers a sophisticated, rounded profile that builds to an unforgettable crescendo of flavor.