Ardbeg ‘An Oa’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay, Scotland (46.6% ABV)

Nose - A complex but approachable aromatic profile. Peat, creamy honey, and salted liquorice appear first, with hints of cough syrup, vanilla, toasted nuts, and pine needles creating a layered sweetness and herbal lift. A faint, restrained smoke sits underneath.

Palate - The first sip delivers classic Ardbeg peat, followed by ash, honey, vanilla, cinnamon sugar, and a touch of chocolate. A flicker of lemon pepper brightens the mid‑palate, while the mouthfeel is rich and velvety.

Finish - Long, smooth, and comforting. Notes of sweetness, oak spice, toasted nuts, and a gentle, lingering smoky treacle.

ABV: 46.6%

Cask Composition: Pedro Ximénez sherry, charred virgin oak, and ex‑bourbon casks married in a French oak “Gathering Vat”

Profile: Sweet peat • Honey • Vanilla • Citrus • Herbal spice • Soft smoke

An Oa is widely described as the gentler, more rounded sibling within the Ardbeg core range—still smoky and unmistakably Islay, but with softer edges, sweeter tones, and a more welcoming structure. It is intentionally crafted to be approachable without losing Ardbeg’s identity.

An Oa as the “soft‑smoke” Ardbeg—a harmonious blend of peat, honeyed sweetness, and sherry‑driven richness, ideal for customers who want Ardbeg character without the intensity of Uigeadail or Corryvreckan.