{"product_id":"ardbeg-an-oa-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland-466-abv","title":"Ardbeg ‘An Oa’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay, Scotland (46.6% ABV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNose - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Long, smooth, and comforting. Notes of sweetness, oak spice, toasted nuts, and a gentle, lingering smoky treacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABV: 46.6%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask Composition: Pedro Ximénez sherry, charred virgin oak, and ex‑bourbon casks married in a French oak “Gathering Vat”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: Sweet peat • Honey • Vanilla • Citrus • Herbal spice • Soft smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732236501313,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/ardbeg-an-oa-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland-466-abv.jpg?v=1778857734","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/ardbeg-an-oa-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland-466-abv","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}