Whiskey Review - Ardbeg An Oa single malt scotch whisky Ep: 241
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- Today we taste and review Ardbeg An Oa single malt scotch whisky.
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You guys trying to pronounce treacle had me in stitches!
"TreeYackle"
I had An Oa for the first time last night and actually found myself inadvertently chewing absolutely minutes after finishing the pour because of how savory it was
I love watching the videos! My whisk(e)y collection has grown dramatically since becoming a member of the crew. My nightly ritual is to enjoy a nice glass of whisk(e)y and watch your videos. My girlfriend has never watched one of your videos, but knows your voices, she pretends to ignore them while we are getting ready for bed, but I know this to be just a farce. I came home the other day to find a bottle of Highland Park 12 on the kitchen table, she said “those guys talk about it and you didn’t have it, so.....you’re welcome.” I look forward to watching more, keep on being awesome.
hahahahahaaa. That is awesome. You are dating up, my friend.
YOU MARRY HER! YOU MERRY HER NIGHT NOW!
And now you must marry her or fight off the angry whiskey dragon
I hope you bought her a ring since then. Dont let that one slip away!!
That is really cute, she's a keeper
After having Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, then back to Ardbeg 10.... I have finally gotten this! Its absolutely amazing!!! Glad to have found this family
You should rename your channel "whiskey void" cause no matter what I have on my plate for the day, if I sit down to watch one of your videos I inevitably get sucked into a 2- 3 hour binge and get nothing done. And I'm grateful.
Just bought this for the first time. OMG!!! This is truly magnificent.
I had to go back and watch this video, because I remember you had reviewed it. My jaw dropped, however, when you mentioned the price. This bottle cost me almost $110 in Ontario Canada. Stupid luxury tax! Cheers fellas! Keep it up!
I'm having this right now for the first time, and i LOVE it. I'm a bourbon man, always have been. about a month ago, I decided to pick up a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask on a whim. I fell in love with peated scotch. This is better than Quarter Cask IMO.
Hey guys! Love the series, we’ve started tuning in every day, and started expanding our whisk(e)y collection. Every time we watch, we can’t help but notice that you have the Glenfiddich XX on the shelf. Really looking forward to you guys reviewing that one! All the best!
Chewy and dry. Bittersweet and rich. I tried this, the ten, and the 5, and this is definitely my favourite of the three. I need to try Uighedal and Corryvreckan now.
Funny way of saying Treacle.
Joshua Wardman yup it's pronounced more like tree-cle than tree-acle
Caramel basically
So I moved from Highland into Islay with an unpeated Bruichladdich and loved it (tried Scottish Barley and The Classic Laddie), so I moved to An Oa and I’m hooked. I love smoky, peated Islays. And you guys make me laugh every time. Thanks!
I just tried my new favorite Scotch An Oa. I usually lean towards a peat monster, but this is nice, very nice indeed. Heading back to the store for 2 more bottles to keep for future enjoyment.
Guys! I love the show! Daniel and Rex you guys have motivated me to start my own collection and expand my pallet. I agree with Daniel and say that single malts and scotch are my absolute favorite. It's my luxury item I buy because I don't make entirely too much cash and my girlfriend doesn't get too happy with every bottle I buy. I stumbled upon the glenfiddich 14 in burbon barrel on sale at my local store. I was surprised to see a 14 for 40 bucks and it's magnificent. I am a dalmore fan and this reminds me of a dalmore 12 and macallan 12 blend. I'd love to see a review on it and see what you think if you hadn't already. And bring back Rex week. Keep up the awesome shows!
Just getting in to peated Whiskeys and have been drinking Connemara. Bought the Ardbeg An Oa yesterday for 36€ and I like it. Still have a noob nose for these fine drops, but I like that smokey smell and taste
I might be wrong, but I have a vague sense that An Oa gets underrated a bit. It is superb mouthwatering artistry in a glass.
I totally agree that the nose on an oa is magnificent! I swear it takes you on a journey before you even get to taste it!
I got invited to a Thanksgiving dinner last minute and arrived with nothing. I was immediately greeted with a cigar and Laproaig Four Oak. Mooch level, Rex?
Love the channels, keep it up guys.
I finally bought me an Islay! I had been putting it off, partly for money (I’m in college), and partly because I’ve been trying lots of other things. I’m new to whisk(e)y in general, so everything is new and some stuff has to wait. Anyway, it was McClelland’s, which I was unfamiliar with but was super cheap and had the word “Islay” on it. It’s been fun trying new stuff because of you guys. If you told me this summer I’d be trying different bourbons and scotches by thanksgiving I wouldn’t have believed you. But I’m really enjoying it so far! If only my wallet would get on board...
But from the McClelland’s I got smoked ham on the nose but not on the taste. Smoke, yes, but not smoked ham. I suck at notes, so idk how do describe it in very much detail. But on the nose it’s all ham. Honestly I didn’t love it, but I’m guessing the price tag has i bit to do with it, and mostly it’s just because of unfamiliarity. I also finally got some monkey shoulder, and it didn’t strike me as very memorable. Certainly good, sweet, mild... honestly I don’t remember much because I didn’t spend much time on it because I wanted to try the Islay, but I knew if I was trying both I shouldn’t have the Islay first.
Just thought I’d share my experience. Anyway, once again I love the channel and I hope you guys do well moving forward!
He he he we were wondering what you were on about, in UK we call it Tree-kul, love the show guys keep it up, learning so much, tried the Ardbeg 10 off your review, loved it, just ordered the Ardbeg Uigeadail.
Caramel/butterscotch for sure, then pepper, and some kind of spice like oregano. I loved the maple sausage comment, that's a great call. Cohesive is a great way to explain the tastes, none overshadowing, and with great progression throughout. Great dram and great tasting dudes! EDIT: I just said "great" about 5 times, thanks An OA.
Just did my first large order off master of malt based off some of your recommendations. I decided to pick up Powers John's Lane, Redbreast 12, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie, glenfarclas 15 and Four Roses Single Barrel. Hope I did good senpai's. Won't be opening until Christmas but what a Christmas it will be
GF picked this up for me on the last shopping trip to Total Wine. Now i really cant wait to pop it open.
Also you should do a black friday/fb group special discount on classes! Ive been saving up fpr the level one class but im too impatient lol
Had this the other night, my first experience with an islay scotch. I jumped into the deep end but enjoyed it, guess the different woods helped. And adding some water really made it way more approachable to a beginner to scotch (I'm more of a bourbon fan). Highly recommend this scotch in general.
Going back watching some older episodes. I just discovered ardbeg today. Well I say just discovered, I just got to taste it. I am completely in love with it. 2 years ago I hated scotch. 6 months ago my palette changed and I am so into them now. I got to try the ardbeg 10. I wonder how all the different ones compare to one another
It's pronounced treeecull
Daniel can't be helped. He blames Texas.
Tree-Uckle sounds like a beetle infestation. I don't want that in my scotch!
Since you two are proficient with whiskey, I have a challenge for you two, should you choose to accept: using the knowledge of whiskeys & the selection of the Vault, you have until December 24th to produce a video about one of the two best December drink, either ... Hot Tottie ... or ... Eggnog. Failure to comply means you must pour a whole bottle of each Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, And Scotch Whisky onto the foundation of your distillery as tribute to the Almighty Whiskey EAGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
Lol anyone catch the sparkles in Daniels beard at the end. Great editing guys!
This might seem like a silly comment but my "aha" moment with Islay Scotch was having a Lagavulin 16 chocolate from a Christmas chocolate selection. I had disliked Scotch for 46 years up until that point and something just dropped. It was like a chocolate bridge to the dark side whence I have not looked back. Whiskey chocolates are the best marketing tactic for Scotch.
Me thinks that Chris McGee went to Milroys of Soho. I hit that place at least once a week. Great Whisky selection, great staff, great place.
P.S: This time of year we get give stuff from customers, today I was given a bottle Whisky. Blended, Ballantine’s.
Thanks for the Tullamore Dew recommendation. That is my cheap go to whiskey. I also like a Japanese Whiskey called Asahi White Oak that is so basic I feel no guilt throwing it in my coffee.
Two weeks or so ago I discovered McAfee’s Benchmark bourbon at one of my local liquor stores. I was looking for Old Crow, but they didn’t have it, and I saw this bottle for $9!! Curious, I took a closer look and found that it is currently being produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery, and figured that $9 was well worth the gamble. I...hit...the jackpot! It’s so smooth and friendly without being boring, great flavor (obviously not very complex, but good enough to put in a mixed drink or even sip on when you just want a damn drink), and of course very inexpensive. My original go to budget bourbon was Wild Turkey 101 (roughly $20 where I am), but this Benchmark is definitely going to be in regular rotation with it from now on. I know you guys really like Buffalo Trace products, so if you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend picking up a bottle.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd definitely toss a bottle of Ardbeg 10 for this An Oa! This shit is good!!
hmm i love the ten!
Nice super sparkles in Daniels beard .
Lol, drinking Tullamore Dew as you recommended it Daniel! Acceptable.
i just tried this recently and loved it !!
This thanksgiving I pulled out all the moochy stops. We went to my aunt and uncle's house, as we do every year, but this year I'm 21 and it's not weird for me to drink. He had a solid whiskey collection and I tried his Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, and finally his Macallan 18, and my lord. It is incredible, absolutely mind-blowing, and it's no surprise it's 200 dollars a bottle. I don't see a review from you guys, so Rex, your almighty master-moochiness, can you get Daniel to pull down a bottle and give it a test run?
All hail The magnificent sparkle beard!
Getting Old Forrester for $17. Great everyday hooch. In love with Ardbeg.
Love the videos guys, Have you tried the Glenmorangie Milsean and tried it along side the other Private Collection bottles?
Man I'm really curious to try an Ardbeg or Laphroaig someday.. Great vid dudes!
I tried a miniature as I wasn't sure if I'd like it. I had the Ardbeg ten and it smelled like doom and tasted like savoury sweet fruity heaven.
I think you're right. I drink black coffee and smokey whisky (Laphroaig 10 at first) was what made me realise I love whisky.
A Friend of mine works in the Guinness storehouse in Ireland and he sent me a few empty barrels so I made them into tables and shelves, cutting them up. My only regret was that the Barrels were empty and Stout barrels.
Costco has an Alexander Murray Highland called Bon Accord for 19.99. They have Glenlivit Founders Reserve in a gift package with bitters and a mixing spoon for 29.99. The Bon Accord is 40 % so no water should be used and is a good entry level budget scotch. We use it as a base scotch in our whisky club.
Oh wow..... Just opened a bottle of this 2nite and it is an INSTANT FAVORITE.... I actually think I dig this one over the 10 year version as well......
I would love to taste it. Arbeg it's one of my favourite distilleries in Islay
Was enjoying a glass of Bruichladdich tonight and had a thought. Can you guys in your distillery make a peated bourbon? Obviously at least 51 percent corn and aged in new oak barrels, but some, if not all, of the remaining mash bill be peated barley from Scotland? Like 62 percent corn, 30 percent peated barley, 8 percent rye? You could (and should) call it Peat's Bourbon. I would have posted this comment on your whiskey biscuits channel, but you guys don't review comments there. Maybe something to start doing? Love you guys, both your channels, all the information I have learned, and the whisk(e)y you have convinced me to buy.
We've thought about it!
Whiskey Vault well if you do, you have already sold a bottle. Or 3....
This sounds like a great idea...
Impressive production setup!
Sub'ed
Uigeadail is far superior. .....especially a few years ago
Even though it is the Whiskey Vault, we had Daniel week and Rex week, will there ever be a Tequila week or Rum week to get any reviews on other spirits?
yup, another great review
You guys are delightfully f#cked up! I love your reviews. Never stop.
Rex/Dan, this expression is pronounced “An Oh’’. I was in Scotland a week ago and asked a local Oban shop owner and he was talking about how they all joke about this new release. ‘’Hey, have you heard Ardbeg have released a new whisky?...’’Yeah, An Oa’’...read that in a Scottish voice and you hear the same thing as ‘’I know’’. It’s a nice joke for them. :)
Awesome. And Ardbeg dad joke! I feel vindicated.
Whiskey Vault I thought you’d like that.
I'm just beginning to enjoy the smokey whiskies. In this video I was hoping you'd directly compare with the Ardbeg 10. I'm yet to try it.
I know we’re four years out over here, but that peated moonshine you’re talking about sounds bomb. When can we, like, get that shit and then drink it forever?
Long time listener, first time caller.
Have you fellas done an epi on Jameson Black Barrel yet? If so I cannot find it. Looking forward to it. Cheers!
ALSO, since we're on the topic of jokes, I have something for you:
What is green, fuzzy, has four legs, and could kill you if it fell out of a tree?
...a pool table
Damn, I figured it would be an armchair
Hey guys! I recently started to watch your show and I'm completely hooked. I'm quite new to whisk(e)y, but what got me started was Chivas regal extra on sherry casks. I was at a wine and spirit festival and wanted to try a whisk(e)y even though i didn't like it at the time. The man who were supposed to give me a small tasting gave me about a wine glass worth. Fortunately I liked it, but my question to you is if you will ever post a reveiw of a Chivas whisky?
i started drinking whisk(e)y about 2 years ago. i love irish like jameson and tullamore dew. also a lot of single malts like glenfiddich. i think you should taste NAKED GROUSE blended scotch whisky. for the price it is grate. keep on you're doing a grate jod. greetings from greece
I just tasted this as part of the Whiskey Advent Calendar from Master of Malt and I was shocked at how good it was!
Do you guys have any suggestions for a whiskey that has a strong fennel/anise flavor? Preferably something under ~$40
I'm kind of sad that for thanksgiving you guys didn't do something like a best wiskey's to cook with episode but I guess you guys could do that for Christmas
Just picked up a bottle of this at Costco, 50 bucks. So good.
After watching your " taste like pewds" episode i immediately bought a bottle of Ardbeg and "amazing" is an understatement adjective for this one.. thanks for the "vary nice" review..
Trying this while watching…. I’m weird but this is my favorite Ardbeg so far. Better than the ooogie too.
GOTTA LOVE ARDBEG but why skip the UIGEADAIL!? I've been waiting for it.......please and thank you!
Its not long since I started drinking whisky and specially scotch single malts. Over a couple of months I bought some whiskeys at random and now I have amongst others, (like Oban 14, Talisker 10, the Arran 14 and Springbank 18, which is all AMAZING) Highland Park 12, Glenfarclas 21 and Glenfiddich Reserve Cask. And I feel like the Highland Park, the Glenfarclas and my Glenfiddich is SO similar in both nose and taste, even though they are all so different based on location, age and casks. Could you (or someone) please explain me why this is???
And thank you for this amazing series! :D
i wrote this in a friends face (facebook messenger) when he was getting irritated with my snobbiness. what do you think?
(some background info, we were talking about ramen and i asked him what kind of ramen a particular shop was. he was like, like hell i care, as long as its good. so i started ranting about the importance of using the correct terminology to describe food and a few pitfalls doing so might bring)
categorizing and describing food isn't about creating an objective ranking system. We all have to admit that we live in a subjective reality where peoples’ opinions will inherently vary greatly. some people might prefer lighter flavors while others prefer richer ones. the descriptors used to help categorize different types of food assists in choosing what to eat next or in the future. knowing how to describe what you like means that you are more likely to order something you find delicious when you go to a restaurant you arent familiar with. the same goes for most forms of entertainment that involves the senses, such as audio gear. some people prefer sound signatures with more low end reverberation and punch, while others prefer sound signatures with more treble, a brighter, often airier and analytical sound. this is why it is so difficult to determine whether wine is good or not when you rely on reviews by a connoisseurs, different connoisseurs have different preferences and while one expert might like a dark, rich, fruity wine, another who prefers lighter flavors might hate it.
while learning the lingo of cuisine is a necessity, it is important to avoid simplifying our knowledge, associating our vocabulary with “good” or “bad”. in the modern era of food journalism, a lot of writers rely on the use of buzzwords to describe foods. this is not inherently bad, many buzzwords can be good descriptors such as “dry-age”, but it would be wrong to think that if a steak isn’t “dry-aged” it will be a bad steak, and vice-versa. while some journalists fall into this trap, notable exceptions have risen to the top of the industry because of their honesty. these include such well-regarded individuals like anthony bourdain, action bronson, and eddie huang. these chefs/hosts are honest about their likes and dislikes, they dont "like" something just because its filled with fancy words and won’t “dislike” something just because its “kidney”, “liver”, or “spleen”.
there is also the problem of food snobbery in which individuals disdain foods that arent created with "traditional" techniques. snobs consider more pedestrian food trends as nothing more than fads that pass, and while such ideas have been proven wrong, they exist for a reason. many food gimmicks will die out over time like ramen burgers or lasagna burritos, there are foods that stand the test of time and become "tradition". altho i think snobs and non-snobs can all agree that some flavor combinations don’t work like raw fish and sweet chocolate.
After having 50 some odd bourbons, and 30+ scotch whiskies, some Irish, Japanese etc.... I tried Ardbeg 10 for the first time this weekend. I finally found a peated whisky that I can drink and fully enjoy. Its the BBQ smoke and sweetness. But I don't think I could have like it as much before having so many other whiskies. Just like I hear some new people to whisky in general say that 40 ABV is to hot. But let them drink the same ABV for a while and they will eventually crave something higher in proof.
Have you guys done/going to do Jack Daniels gold 27? Was thinking about picking up a bottle, but the price is pretty high and after your JD reviews it seems the OG is the best
Hey guys! What would be a good, friendly, but not to expensive (living on a student budget) scotch to get my father for christmas? He is not a big drinker, so I was thinking of maybe introducing him to a good, slightly peated whisky with the highland park 12, or should I pick something even friendlier and sweeter?
"An Oa" great intro guys
Treacle looks like burnt golden-syrup, but it's less sweet and more bitter. We have it in the UK. Like a bitter dark molasses type thing. We pronounce it (tree-kill). Joe, West Lothian Scotland.
Hey! It seems like you still haven't done the episode on Jameson Black Barrel you promised when you did the one on Jameson Caskmates, and since I just finished a bottle I'd be interested to see your opinions on it!
Yet again, thanks to this channel (and this video in particular) I find myself just over $50 poorer and one whisky richer. While Black Friday shopping today at Total Wine I ended up purchasing a bottle of Ardbeg An Oa along with a bottle of Ranger Creek .36 Bourbon for my brother. I had just watched your video on the An Oa, and with it fresh in my mind found myself leaving the store with more whisk(e)y than I had intended on leaving with. Up to this point the only other Ardbeg I'd had was the 10 year old, and so far I am quite pleased with the An Oa. Still, I must put some of the blame on you for not only being two of the coolest dudes on these here inter webs , but also for turning me on to such fantastic whiskeys. Keep up the good work gents, love the channel, cheers.
Hey Daniel and Rex (or if Rex reads it.. Rex and Daniel)
I'm going to be doing the Master of Malt Advent Calendar and writing a blog post about each of them! I'd love to share what I think about these with everyone and compare what I get from each to what you two get!
We'll be posting the videos each day! Definitely do it as well.
Awesome, I hope Rex bought yours for you!
I have 9 bottles of whisk(e)y in my collection and have in mind at least a dozen more. Probably will be more.
I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and grown small collection of whiskeys for myself. I just purchased the ardbeg uigeadail for around 140$ after tax in BC, Canada. Could you guys do a review in this whiskey. I was originally going to buy the ardbeg 10 but they were sold out which is around 90$ a bottle plus tax. If like to know your thoughts on the flavour. I find on the smell is more smokey with a little bit of sweetness but on the taste the smoke and the sweetness are both there at the same time and find it very smooth for a whiskey with a higher alcohol content. Cheers .
Just got it for 50% off. It’s my first ardbeg, and the first islay I have ever bought a bottle of.
Have you guys ever tried just mixing a rye and a bourbon? The Bulleit bit at the end made me wonder. Maybe you'd actually enjoy like a 3:1 bourbon:rye mixture.
With all the Scotch being made on Islay, is the any room to walk around the aging barrels?
I've taken a rather strange trip through the realms of Whiskey, especially after watching you guys for the last few months. I've gone along from thinking Bourbon was my drink of choice to finding I have a love for those things that most people say punch you in the face unapologetic-ally. Among my favorites are Ardbeg, Laphraoig, Auchentoshan Three Wood and most recently the absolutely wonderful Kilkerran 12.
The strange thing is I never taste the antiseptic, medicinal or biting notes that many comment on (thinking mostly at Kilkerran for many of that). I'm new at trying to articulate anything more than "Oh my god that's good" or "mmmmM!" when it comes to tasting notes. I'm curious if I'm my taste buds are just dead from all the spicy food I imbibe or if I am as my mother always tells me, special.
It could be that you've food acclimated. But of course, mothers are always right.
The An Oa... oh man. I've had the 10 and the an oa so far from ardbeg and 100% will go for the an oa over the 10. Although I do love me some ardbeg 10
Sparkle upgrade??? Noice!
Treacle taste could be found on so many bourbons specially 4 roses and buffalo trace.Uigeadail is my go to but I haven't seen this in my local store.
Have you guys reviewed the Ardbeg Kelpie? I'm going to start searching the channel now but I don't believe you guys have. I'm frequently passing this bottle in the store and I feel like it's calling my name. The label suggest briny peaty goodness but at around $100 a bottle I'm hesitant to pull the trigger. Would love to see what you guys think! Thanks for your videos, I love to sit down and have a dram with some internet company!
I'm bingewatching all of your videos and I have a question?
what's the matter with Rex flat head?
Yes!!! Thank you Daniel for finally acknowledging Tullamore Dew for the great cheap whiskey it is. Let it be known however I have not forgotten you wasting gratuitous amounts of it at the hands of Rex and a leaf blower. So, a head to head against the over used Jameson? I mean Tully is in fact a better whiskey but can't seem to shine through the massive shadow cast by Jamo
I think I need to move to Texas. The prices you guys are quoting there are way cheaper than in Wisconsin. I cloud almost justify the move on whisky savings alone.
So based on the three woods used in this,and being an islay, could you guys please do an An Oa v Laproig Triple Wood comparison. I know you guys did it roughly during tribe week, and I've done the comparison myself. You guys have such insite I'd like to hear your stuffs on these bits
Can you do a review on the Scapa Skiren?
Jazz Hams
i kinda feel the An Oa is friendly for a adberg. i would discribe it as a starter ardberg
I really like this too! They're using a new marrying vat that is prob the reason for the cohesive flavors. Hard to believe this sat in Sherry casks at one point bc I really don't get any Sherry notes at all. Do you prefer this over Corryvrecken and Uigeadail too?
I do
Whiskey Vault Dude, your next mission in life needs to be to track down a bottle of the new Compass Box No Name bc holy shit! I grabbed one today and tried a small glass. Blew me away. So smokey and complex and nuanced. You'll really like it.
I just tried this for the first time today. WOW!
Has anyone tried making an old fashioned with this?
For budget Scotch, I agree on the Monkey Shoulder.
As for Bourbon, it depends on what I'm using it for. For mixing, I'm fine with Evan Williams since it's stupidly cheap and doesn't suck. For drinking by itself, Knob Creek isn't half bad.
Breaks my heart whenever they say Laphroiag 10 is a budget scotch. Never seen it under $60 a bottle around my area.
Same
Hey Daniel and Rex! My roommate and I have been getting into whiskey tasting and really enjoy bourbons. However, we are trying to branch out into scotch. Just wondering if there are any scotches that are must haves due to their uniqueness. I just bought the Suntory Toki, any other recommendations?
So many! Best is to start trying things at bars until you find something really remarkable. Then get the bottle.
Do you have a review of the ardbeg uigeadail?
Classic for me definitely Buffalo Trace, for budget Evan William's BiB only about 15$ where I am
I'm a deserty bourbon type of guy. Specifically Old Grand Dad 114 being my favorite.
Ardbeg an OA was my first step into scotch beyond the glenlivet as a minor.
I didn't finish the first glass, but was impressed by the bacon smokiness. I've since gone through a few bottles of this ardbeg. While I have an Ardbeg 10, it tastes a little too much burnt bandaid for my taste. I prefer the meaty smoke.
My advice for Ardbeg 10 is try adding a few drops of water and slowly work your way to not adding water.
Fun new note: tomato soup. Tomato soup with rosemary