🥃 Ardbeg Uigeadail
Ardbeg Uigeadail has no age statement: a peaty Islay single malt at 54.2% ABV (108.4 proof) with raisin notes from sherry casks, not chill-filtered. The name comes from a loch.
Ardbeg Uigeadail is the Ardbeg for those who like peat with a sherry twist. It is an expression with no age statement on the label, bottled at 54.2% ABV: a peaty single malt from Islay in which the smoky base is complemented by raisin notes from sherry casks. The name comes from the loch the water is drawn from; it is pronounced roughly 'oog-a-dal'. The whisky is not chill-filtered.
According to The Whisky Shop, it is a blend of smoky Ardbeg spirit with older sherry casks, and Difford's Guide also links the raisin notes to them. The cask mix and cask ages are not given in the sources, so we do not quote figures. Like any Scotch, the whisky must mature in oak for at least three years.
Why this matters to you. Uigeadail is stronger than Ten (46%), so a measure tastes different, and a little water helps open up the flavour. With no age on the label, compare it with Ten by strength and casks rather than by years. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Islay) |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | barley malt, heavily peated |
| Cask type | oak casks, including ex-sherry (per Difford's Guide and The Whisky Shop) |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years by law; no age stated on the label |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 54.2% ABV, not chill-filtered |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Ardbeg Uigeadail → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🍷 Sherry
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Ardbeg, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Islay whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Ardbeg An Oa, 🥃 Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 🥃 Ardbeg Ten, 🥃 Ardbeg An Oa, 🥃 Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 🥃 Ardbeg Ten, 🥃 Ardbeg Wee Beastie, 🥃 Ardbeg Wee Beastie, 🥃 Peated whisky, 🥃 Laphroaig Triple Wood
Frequently asked questions
How is the strength shown on a US label?
54.2% ABV is 108.4 proof in the US system.
Why is there no age on a British bottle?
The label states none; under Scotch Whisky law the whisky must still have matured for at least three years.
How do you say Uigeadail in English?
Roughly 'oog-a-dal'. The name comes from the loch the water is drawn from.
Does Uigeadail use only sherry casks?
Not confirmed: sherry casks give the raisin notes, but the full cask mix is not disclosed.
Is Uigeadail stronger than Ardbeg Ten?
Yes: 54.2% ABV against 46%, and Corryvreckan is stronger still at 57.1%.
What to read next
- 🥃 Ardbeg An Oa — Ardbeg line with no age statement: peaty Islay whisky, 46.6% ABV (93.2 proof), from pedro ximenez, new oak and bourbon casks; softer than other Ardbegs.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden vessel made of oak staves in which wine matures, picks up new aromas and slowly takes in air.
- 🥃 Peated whisky — Whisky with a smoky aroma from malt dried over a peat fire; it is a style, not a separate legal category.
Similar
🥃 Ardbeg Corryvreckan · 🥃 Ardbeg Ten · 🥃 Ardbeg Wee Beastie · 🥃 Ardbeg An Oa · 🥃 Laphroaig Lore · 🥃 Kilchoman Machir Bay
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Ardbeg Uigeadail (54.2 % ABV; no age statement; raisiny notes from ex-sherry casks; bottled without chill-filtration)
- The Whisky Shop: Ardbeg Uigeadail (54.2 %; peaty spirit vatted with older ex-sherry casks; not chill-filtered)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: Scotch Whisky and Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland, oak up to 700 l, min. 3 years, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)