Best ARDBEG? ft The WHISKEY TRIBE!! | Ardbeg Uigeadail Review
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Ardbeg Uigeadail is it the best Ardbeg? and yes, I managed to get the @WhiskeyTribe involved in a guest slap!
This Ardbeg Uigeadail review is certainly my little homage to both the Whisky Tribe and Whisky Vault who was a key linchpin into my whisky deep dive. Finding their videos early in my whisky journey really showed me that whiskey and humour go hand in hand or in my case, slap in slap.
Cheers to Rex and Brianna for indulging the bottle slap madness, now I just need to get Daniel to join the slapfest!
Of course this had to be compared to the brilliant Ardbeg Wee Beastie, full review of that bottle coming soon!
The Other OGs that I mentioned. Make sure you check them out!
@NoNonsenseWhisky @WhiskyShared
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My many spelling attempts of Ardbeg Uigeadail throughout editing if you are interested:
Ardbeg Ugeidal
Ardbeg Uigildal
Ardbeg Urgadail
Ardbeg Uigerdail
Ardbeg Ugerdail
Yes I added this for 2 reasons, one I find my awful spelling mildly funny and two I am hoping it will help show this video to other poor spellers!
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Also here is what the robots have to say about Ardbeg Uigeadail, do you agree?
Ardbeg Uigeadail is a highly acclaimed and beloved whisky from the Ardbeg Distillery, known for its rich and peaty character. Here's a review of Ardbeg Uigeadail:
Color: Ardbeg Uigeadail has a deep amber hue, with glimmers of copper and gold, indicating its maturation in oak casks.
Nose: The aroma of Uigeadail is a powerful combination of smoky peat, brine, and sweet sherry. It opens with an intense wave of peat smoke, reminiscent of a bonfire on a coastal beach. As you delve deeper, you'll discover notes of dark chocolate, espresso, dried fruits, and hints of vanilla. The sherry influence adds a delightful sweetness and complexity to the overall profile.
Palate: On the palate, Uigeadail is a full-bodied whisky that delivers a symphony of flavors. The peat smoke takes center stage once again, enveloping the taste buds with its earthy and maritime essence. The rich, oily texture coats the mouth, releasing flavors of black pepper, dark chocolate, dried fruits (such as raisins and figs), and a delightful mix of spices. The sherry influence is prominent, providing a sweet and luscious balance to the intense smokiness.
Finish: The finish of Ardbeg Uigeadail is long and satisfying. The smoky and peaty flavors linger, complemented by a gentle warmth that spreads throughout the chest. The sherry influence persists, offering notes of dark berries, oak, and a subtle sweetness that slowly fades away.
Overall, Ardbeg Uigeadail is a masterpiece of peat and sherry maturation. It is a whisky that demands attention and rewards the senses with a complex interplay of flavors. Whether you're a fan of peaty whiskies or seeking a captivating and robust experience, Uigeadail is sure to leave a lasting impression.
And as always, if you made it this far down the description, thanks but you need to be better with your time management!
Cheers to the next one!
- Jeff
#ardbeg #whiskeytribe #whiskytube
Apologies that the audio is a little off for this one. Sadly my microphone died so I used the backup recording from my laptop and spent a good 2 hours trying to make it sound as good as possible. Will be waiting till payday before I get a new one so felt this will do for now! Cheers for all the support!
One of my favorite homemade blends is 40% Ugi 60% Bunna 12. You can make some up in a sample bottle and leave it to marry for at least two weeks. Sherry and Peat goodness. Cheers Jeff
Now that sounds amazing home made blend! I don't have any Bunna 12 to try it but can try it with the Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair, but not sure it will have the same effect!
Yumm!
According to Colin Gordon (distillery manager at Ardbeg) there is no artificial colouring in any Ardbeg release.
Now that is straight from the horses mouth! Cheers for letting me know Raymaster, I will have to correct it in a future Ardbeg video... probably be Wee Beastie.
All German whisky sites I visited state both the 10 and Uigea to be free of artificial coloring.
Has all my research failed me? 😂 It is great that Germany ensures that it is declared, however I have found one that states colour added? Maybe some batches are, but you would expect Ardbeg to be embracing the natural look. I shall do more research Baris, cheers for watching!
You put a nic cage clip in a review and it's an instant like from me. Nice batman slap.
I have a big list of Nic Cage clips to use. That man is gold and will try to include him in every video moving forward!
Oh do I live and fabulously adore pretty much all of the Ardbeg core line!! The special releases are completely hit and miss and I am concerned about the heightened prices. Yikes. Customers don’t like to be exploited. I love them though and UIG is my fav. I’ve had many but expressions but I keep coming back to UIG!! It is a favourite distiller along with Lagavulin. Wow colour is added? I have never heard that before. Very disappointing. Frankly it’s unacceptable in this day and age of customers demanding higher quality integrity. Fab video!!
Hi Christine, super sorry for the delayed response, took a little break from all things UA-cam. Great choice with the Uig being the best Ardbeg, think I am in complete agreement with you there!
With regards to added colour, I have heard mixed things, I did check with a pretty reliable source when preparing for this video and while Ardbeg don't seem to state either may more folk thing it is non coloured. Fingers crossed it is just me getting it wrong and we can enjoy that natural presentation.
Thanks for watching, glad to have you along for the ride! Cheers
Top stuff Jeff,
Monty Python clip straight out of the gate! Well done on getting the Whisky Tribe to slap a bottle, next you need Scotch Test Dummies!
It certainly works so well! I am aware that Daniel watches some of my reviews and sent them a request which they done on one of their Q&As which was so chuffed with! I will get Daniel doing a slap one day! Scotch Test Dummies are a great shout! Cheers for the support.
Loved this Jeff. Will always be my favourite
Thanks! It really is a banger, I wonder what the worst Ardbeg is?
The best Ardbeg is the closet bottle of Ardbeg. From the Wee Beastie to the ARRRRbeg all have been solid.
Really recommend the for discussion bottle - super tasty!
Can't argue with that! How was the Arrrrdbeg? Cheers
I thought I was the only one who only buys whiskies on offer! And just like you, the WT/V started me on this journey 3 yrs ago. Love the Oogie! Love the review!
Buying on offer is the best way to go! The Whisky Tribe do have a lot to blame! Cheers for the kind words!
Looking forward to Daniel's slap!! Great review Jeff
Me too! Hopefully one day I can manage to get him on board. Cheers for watching!
Great stuff Mr Jeffy!!! Wicked having the Tribe on the channel. Slap on!
Cheers buddy! I was lucky to have them respond to the sound of the slap!
Fantastic vid mate. Was particularly impressed how you gave them tribal dudes a lift to help their floundering channel😉 I've never jumped on the Ardbeg wagon, but this is the one that I think would hit the spot for me. Cheers you groovy-shirted wonder. Sláinte.
Haha you know me, benevolent man 🤣. I can see this being a bit of your jam buddy. People like us have got to keep the groovy shirt industry ticking over 👔. Cheers Al!
Awesome to see Rex and Brianna doing the slap!
Great review dude, the audio is absolutely fine so don't sweat it. Between this and the Corryvreckan, my vote is for the Corry. Cheers 🥃
I was surprised to see it reach them to be honest. I have had the mighty som Daniel comment on a video before so I need to get him to give a bottle a big old wackado! Cheers for watching buddy!
£35 wow bargain of the century
It really was one of the best bargains so far. Didn't even know it was such a bargain at the time. Cheers for watching!
The best Ardbeg Is the next Ardbeg! Cheers to ya!
That is the kind of thinking I like. Cheers for watching and slap on!
Love this! ❤
Cheers for watching! 👋🥃
Hahaha Love a good Guard Whisky shoutout. Cheers Jeff!
Waiting for you to get "Guard Whisky" tattooed across the chest! Cheers for watching Vin!
P..S. Sorry for the typos below! Live was meant to be live! On a side note I’m thrilled Daniel Whittington is doing his own videos now daily. Solo is so much more enjoyable!!
Never need to apologise for any typos here. I am sure I have the worst typing skills on the whole of whiskytube!
Daniels solo work is amazing isn't it! I have really loved it and combines whisky, advice and story telling all in one great package. The WhiskeyTribe can also still provide that wild side for the folk who wants that. Cheers!
had to subscribe after that wholesome slapping. In austria the ugi costs 75 Euro the bottle. Yeah. And it has been like that for quite some time. It was always a premium here.
Cheers domanz! Great to have you here How does it compare to other Ugis in your area? Is it a big jump and would you say it is worth it?
@@JeffWhisky can't say, I'm still on my one bottle because it's so expensive. love it though
Brilliant ! Cheers !
Cheers Greg, are you much of an Ardbeg fan?
@@JeffWhisky ha, good question...I had the chance to try some great Ardbegs in the past (such as 1970s vintages single casks, old "Guaranteed 30 yo", crazy indies, etc...), but I was unlucky as a collector with 2 times in a row corked bottles of the "Ten" (& certified as such after giving them back to the shop owner/whisky expert & now distiller), so despite decent tastings of it in shows I decided in 2007 not to ever buy one again, but finally on an "offer" locally, I bought a bottle earlier on this month to see if I can "reconciliate" with it...(I'm waiting for the temperature to decrease to open it). I have 4 Ardbeg only in my collection (for for instance 14 Bowmore !) & my favorite are passed OB bottlings such as the "Almost There" I have, or the indie one I have (an Elements of Islay/E.D.)...I like some of their core range or ltd releases proposals "Uigeadail" or ""Wee Beastie" or 19 yo T.B., for instance, but got put off a lot this last decade by too much hype & marketing tricks to make us buy a slighty different variant of the Ten but priced 40 € more...some of these yearly limited releases were decent, but many were quite average imho...so, no it is not my favorite active Islay distillery if you ask me...Also the profile of this distillery's bottlings have changed a lot since I started my whisky journey, they are way more "civilized" or tamed than say 15 years ago...think of a very dirty & dusty Longrow & you might get the picture...
Shame you had a couple of duff bottles, especially in a row! Very impressed by that amount of Bowmore's. I will say you have sold me on a "very dirty & dusty Lonrow" Cheers.
@@JeffWhisky Yep there is some suspense about this new Ten uncorking...I love Bowmore yeah & disagree with many about the distillery, even if I'm conscious of the limit of the core range (I'll ceetainly do a Bowmore overview update-I did 3 videos already about my collection, mind you) as I bought recently batches of the "Legend" & 12 yo that were way better than say 10 years ago (as my compatriot Serge pointed it recently), a miracle...About the old Uigeadail & even the 10 yp in 2002 I even thought of a creepy London fog & some gothic bog near a cemetery (lol), and very green if you ask me ! Totally disgusting for the beginner in peat I was !
Oggie oggie oggie,... like being at a Rugby game with a pasty in hand. For me Dark Cove is better but brilliant review Jeff
I was so tempted to put in an "oggie oggie oggie, oh oh oh" clip but there is only so many clips I can stuff into one video! Cheers for watching
Don’t lie Jeff, it was clearly WhiskyWars that got you into whisky 😂 ironic how I’m sipping the Uigeadail as we speak and loaded up the whiskytube for the first time this year it seems and you’ve just posted an Uig review! Whisky Vault convinced me to grab this whisky a while back too although controversially (even though it’s nice) I’d rather rebuy the an oa or the 5 for £35 than this at 60, good to see you again and congratulations on breaching 1k! You did it 🎉 well deserved
haha, you know that I love your channel! Took about great timing, your Uigeadail senses must have been tingling! I am yet to try the OA and is on the wish list and fully agree on the Wee beastie being the better value choice. Cheers for the support buddy and hope to see some more WhiskyWars soon!
Funny funny stuff! Should release the supercut of the Whiskey Tribe saying OGG DAHL - Subbed
Funny you mention that, I have found a way that lets me remix it as a short. Cheers for watching!
Brilliant stuff!
Cheers! Slap on Whisky Mucker!
Tone it down with the length of cutaways and you have a solid review structure going on in there.
Cheers for the feedback, I try to vary how many cut aways I use in each video. I included a lot in this one as the audio in my recording was awful so wanted to save people's ears as much as possible. Cheers for checking it out!
Great review Pete. I've not owned a bottle of this. I own the Wee Beastie, the 10 year old and the An Oa. I need a bottle of the Corryvreckan as I was really impressed when I tried that. It's another £60 bottle though and I rarely reach for peat.
Thanks for checking the video out, had to give one of the OGs a shout out! I have heard lots of praise for the corryvrecken but has always alluded me. Hope you manage to get your hands on a bottle for a review on the channel. Cheers!
6/6 slaps for this one Jeff even with the dodgey microphone!! When is the ASMR video coming?
Full marks... what would a half decent microphone score me then? Cheers for watching, I am in two minds about the ASMR video, I am not quite sure I got the voice for it!
Best review yet Jeffy evening if the microphone took me back to your earlier videos! Keep slapping slapper!!!!!
haha yeah, was gutted when I listened back to the audio, grateful at least the back up recording from my laptop kicked in! Cheers for watching!
It has been a while, so really enjoyed your no nonsense approach to a great bottle. If you can, try to get your hands on some older Uigis bottled around 2010s. There might be some samples around 😊
Always great to see your name pop up! I have been told of the 2010s Uigs being the pinnacle, and was one of the reasons I grabbed mine as apparently some latest batches are really poor. Cheers!
An Oogie surviving 3 years is in itself impressive 🥃 - enjoyed the vid Jeff (whiskytip)
Haha I'm the slowest drinker in the west 🤣. Cheers for watching Duncan, slap on!
Bloody funny stuff MR Whisky Slapper. I will say though, I think Ardbeg Uig is natural colour while the ten has fake tan. Slanth math
Cheers Ken! I have since been corrected by multiple sources that it is all natural... wonder if I should give that point back now. Cheers!
@@JeffWhisky The Whisky Exchange are normally really accurate so it is a shame they was so wrong here. Either way nice review!
Ardbeg makes some pretty great whisky but I feel like the Uigeadail is better compared to the Corryvreckan. I love all three though.
I have heard very mixed things on the Corryvreckan so haven't convinced myself to buy a bottle, would you say it is better than the Uigeadail? Cheers for watching!
@@JeffWhisky "Better" is very subjective to individual tastes. I have five different Ardbegs of their core line open right now that I'm sampling and my personal opinion, if I had to rank them in order, would be Corryvreckan, Wee Beastie, Uigeadail, Ardbeg 10, An Oa. They are all very good, but good for different reasons. I find it easier to compare the Corry/Uigea to each other and Beastie/10 to each other. The An Oa completely blows out my palate even with just a wee dram, making comparisons harder for me.
Oogie is king. Not enough crowns in the vid 😂
I will have to have to review it out of crowns next time. Would you have the plums to say Oogie is the King of Islay?
The Wee Beastie is a real beauty and think I will have to have a little battle between that and ten soon. The Corryvreckan is now near the top of my wish list. Cheers!
Enjoyable and informative as usual, Mr. Slapper.
Ardbeg, despite not mentioned on the bottles has no added color.
From the core range (the rest is overpriced) my choices are Corryvreckan and 10yo.
Slàinte mhath
Cheers as always for the support Peathead. Good to know regarding the no added colour I was really thrown by seeing it had it listed on The Whisky Exchange who tend to be super reliable... guess they just wanted to make a full out of me 😂 How good is the Corryvreckan? Much better than the 10yo? Tempted to grab a bottle once my latest self imposed ban has come to an end. Slàinte
got a bottle in my stash, also bought it for around 35gbp back in the day, though never got to opening it. anyway, it's probably gonna be my first and the last uigeadail, since the price of it has now basically doubled where i live. sit there in the stash for now, little green bottle, together with your then-35gbp laga16 friend, until i run out of your other relatives
The countdown is on little green Oogie! What relatives do you have open? For me, unless there is an amazing deal I also won't replace it. Cheers for watching!
@@JeffWhisky still got ardbeg 10 and laga de 2018 open, though it may take a long time to finish them, i tend to prefer non-peated stuff for my evening drams since a year or so
I too am turning my back slightly on Peated whisky, wonder if it is just as everything is getting warmer at the moment. Cheers.
when will daniel do the slap then?
I have asked Daniel, however he said it felt too creepy 😂😂😂 maybe one day in the future! Cheers.
Haha, the Google search reminds me of the sauce also mentioned later which I’m not going to try and spell here. Anyway, haven’t tasted this one, but I have quite a story on my first Aardbeg 10. Smoke literally came out of the bottle, I kid you not. Aardbeg 10 vs Laphroiag 10- I choose Aardbeg.
I am glad someone else has experienced the struggle 🤣 Where did you store your Ardbeg for the smoke to rise? I always felt Ardbeg was the more smokey out of the two. Cheers 🥃🥃
@@JeffWhisky opened it straight of the shelf! I was dumbstruck seeing the smoke- it was quite memorable!
A brilliant moment to remember I am sure!
You sold me at Bacon
Glad to have you hooked so early on in the video! Cheers for watching!
@@JeffWhisky Beer, Bacon and bloody good Scotch
Hi budy Jeff Whisky. This is nice stuff Ardbeg Uigeadail, but for this price I prefere Ardbeg 10 or 5. My favorit in high ABV is Bunna 12 CS 🥃💪 Slanth math
Cheers for watching Cezary! I agree, when you take price into account the 5yo Wee Beastie is a bit of a no brainer. I am not sure I have had the cask strength Bunna 12 yet, is it much better than the standard 12? Cheers for the support!