Name: Ardbeg An Oa Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Ardbeg
SKU: 1022418
Price: 61.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.2 (54 reviews)

Nicholas, Aug 4, 2020

Perfect level of smoke up front. Full bodied mouth feel. Well balanced flavors. Moderate finish that lays you to bed easy.

Scott, Jul 30, 2020

Great whisky. New to Islays, but Ardbeg has such great reviews that it jumped out and this did not disappoint. The smoke is strong up front, but the sweetness comes in quickly and mixes for an amazing spicy sweet finish.

Andrea, Jul 22, 2020

Absolutely love this, would buy it again. Smoke-heavy in the front with an oak and brine finish.

Troy, Jul 21, 2020

Ardbeg 10 is my favorite scotch because it is light and airy while giving a smoky+peaty taste that is not overwhelming. The AN OA bottle was much the same but it was not quite as smooth.

Chris, Jul 14, 2020

Very much like it. Smokey but sweet and complex with long finish

William, Jun 30, 2020

Man, you might as well have fired up the grill because the taste is smoky with a kick as it goes down. I happen to like smoky with a hint of sweetness. I love it!

Brad, Jun 7, 2020

I'm not much of a peat guy.

Scott, Jun 6, 2020

Love the smoky flavor... need to sit down with the 10 over a campfire and compare the two.

Fred, Jun 6, 2020

Favorite Ardbeg so far

Timothy, May 22, 2020

Ardbeg 10 is what I’d imagine my soul tastes like. Maybe not for everyone, but definitely for me.

John, May 22, 2020

Great bottle. Too much story though not enough information. Smell is woodsie and bitter. Very strong and aftertaste lingered. Not a fan of this scotch but tested with a buddy and we averaged this out to a 6. Not a fan. Added some water and was smoother but still would l pass on this. My buddy likes it in a sad sort of way.

ross, Apr 24, 2020

its a smokey one

guest, Apr 21, 2020

Nice And Smokey. Gets better with each sip.

Jeremy, Apr 15, 2020

The smoke hits your nose hard at the front, but it is very smooth to drink and enjoyable.

David, Feb 18, 2020

My favorite Islay whiskey. Ardbeg, what masters you are at your craft. Love the smokiness and peatiness of this. Just opening the bottle and smelling takes you to coastal waters. Smooth and delicious.

Andrew, Jan 30, 2020

Hoping for a poor man’s Octomore. On that scale it didn’t deliver, but I’d have another dram.

Michael, Jan 25, 2020

Lovely islay scotch Bight sweet notes with a low peat smoke

Todd, Jan 14, 2020

Aroma that makes you want to crawl in the bottle and take a nap, nice and peaty. Taste has the peat, but also some smoke and spice. Not as earthy as the Ardbeg 10 year, but it does have some good flavor going on. A splash of water seems to highlight the spice aroma, while mellowing the taste a little. Happy to drink this on a chilly winter evening

Brian, Dec 28, 2019

Too Smokey/charred

Ken, Dec 28, 2019

I must have a bad bottle as it smell like turpentine and don’t taste much better, poured a glass with ice and couldn’t finish, was given to me as a gift, prolly regift the rest, LOL.

Joseph, Dec 27, 2019

Intense Smokey flavor and a perfect amount of smoothness

guest, Dec 9, 2019

Peaty, rich

Tyler, Nov 22, 2019

Just the right balance of smoke , peat and sweet. This may be my favorite of the Ardbeg collection to drink neat.

William, Nov 11, 2019

Very tasty with some peat. Smooth finish.

Duane, Oct 8, 2019

Great dram if you want to introduce someone to peat. Butterscotch and toffee notes are layered throughout. Lighter than the Argbeg 10 which I prefer because I fell in love with peat. I thank Flaviar and Son of a Peat for that.

Ron, Oct 7, 2019

Ardbeg is one of the have to have's in the home bar, well along with many others but this one needs to be front and center. It is smooth and delicious with just the right amount of smoke. Keep them coming Ardbeg.

guest, Sep 15, 2019

😳

Michael, Sep 10, 2019

I could just say "it's Ardbeg. You'll love it" and it wouldn't be far off. This is a tame scotch from Ardbeg (no Corryvreckan), but it is smooth, delicious, and still has that smokiness and peatiness that I look for in an Islay scotch. I got it super cheap in a sale in NH, so it was an easy decision all day long. I only knock two stars off because it's not as bold and exciting as some other Ardbegs and Islay scotches. If you're not into those though, you might like this tamer version.

Chris, Aug 9, 2019

Very peaty - almost too peaty

Ray, Aug 2, 2019

Heavy smoky taste

Connor, Jul 22, 2019

My father-in-law loves the stuff, but even he compares it to the bottom of a shoe. If you like peat straight from the decaying swamp, then this is for you. Me, not so much.

Mirosław, Jul 15, 2019

As good and strong in taste as Ardbeg should be ;)

Zach, Jul 2, 2019

Very tasty and it all unfolds the more sips you take.

Derek, Jun 8, 2019

Extreme level of pepper and spice. I like this bottle way more than I expected to. Very little peat or smoke. A very unique taste and probably not for everyone.

Aimee, May 24, 2019

Has a very harsh taste and leaves an aftertaste.

Justin, Apr 19, 2019

I''ve tried this side by side with the Ten year and the Uigeadail, here are my thoughts for those looking to pick one: An Oa - As stated on the bottle: smoky, sweet, singularly rounded. I emphasize the singularly rounded because it's very straight forward. It''s not as complex as the 10 or the Uigeadail which makes it more accessible. If you're looking at your first Ardbeg, aren't already a smoke head, or aren't into really complex flavors, then this is the Ardbeg for you. Ten - As stated on the bottle: sea spray, tarry rope, immense smoky intensity. More smoke than An Oa and a bit more complex. I prefer it over the An Oa because I like the extra phenol to balance it out. Consider this the definitive / standard Ardbeg. Uigeadail - Also from the bottle: Deep smoke with raisiny tones from old sherry casks This one is my personal favorite. It's rich and complex, sweet and smoky, but not what I would recommend for those new to the higher end Islay scotch. It's about 10% higher ABV than the others (bottled at 54.2%) and they sherry adds a rich and heavy sweetness which may be over the top in comparison to the light, zesty sweetness of the Ten.

Chris, Mar 15, 2019

Very smooth and smoky

Navdeep, Feb 20, 2019

So a dram of this is a little bit of a side step from the peaty-ness and smoke you’d expect from Ardbeg. A refined pour. Very smooth neat. If you want to try a peated scotch, but are afraid and can drop a few extra bucks, this is a wonderful bottle.

Shaun, Feb 13, 2019

Love this. My go to bottle for any occasion

Scott, Feb 13, 2019

very smokey. need to drink this with a good cigar or pipe. richer oakey flavor

Thomas, Jan 27, 2019

Smooth.

Jeffrey, Dec 5, 2018

Very peaty and smoky, but subtle and complex as well. It balances out with some spice and sweet and salty finish. It is definitely a step up from the original.

Stephen, Dec 1, 2018

This is a whisky that needs a few drops of water. In return you will be rewarded with a sweet anise nose within the smoke, and a very well balanced whisky. The water really brings out the tobacco and anise favors. Very interesting whisky but I highly recommend! the water.

David, Oct 12, 2018

This is my current favorite. Heavy peat and smokey flavor . Ardbeg is the perfect drink when out or relaxing at home. Generally an after meal drink it goes great with a cigar or just breathing in the evening air.

Doug, Sep 14, 2018

Nice dram - a nose of seaweed with the characteristic Ardbeg smoke.

Sireesh, Aug 18, 2018

Really solid Ardbeg variant - peaty, of course, but also spicy and complex.

Jeremy, Aug 16, 2018

Very good as you would expect, but not as good as the Uigeadail. A little sweeter and less smokey bite.

Chris, Jun 11, 2018

Nice mix of sweet and Smokey, smoke is a little subdued but balanced perfectly.

Perry, May 10, 2018

Really like this one. Smokey and caramel

Daniel, Apr 10, 2018

Perfect peat and great price

Zack, Apr 5, 2018

Pretty much the perfect expression of Ardbeg, in my opinion. Truly outstanding.

Jason, Mar 4, 2018

Very good but more sweet and rounded than the 10 year. I'm sure many prefer this but I like as much smoke and peat as I can get.

Piotr, Feb 24, 2018

Nice peaty whisky. I don’t like when it is too peaty but this one is perfect for my peaty mood.

Alon, Feb 22, 2018

Very good scotch. Milder than the other Ardbegs I've had. Smoky and salty - full of flavor. You know you're drinking scotch and not brandy or bourbon. Love it.