Ardbeg distillery is located on the south shore of Islay, and An Oh is named after a rocky peninsula that protects the island from the stormy seas, reflected in the shape of the scotch.
I walked to Puget Sound one night with my dogs and a pipe full of rich tobacco. The chill wind carried the strong smell of the sea, I tasted it with dry lips, drew its sustenance into my hungry nose. Where tobacco and brine met, I found An Oa. An Oa is a balanced, round addition to the Ardbeg lineup. Where other single malts like the Uigeadail offer more complexity and refinement, An Oa (pronounced "an oh") is smooth and smoky, with just a hint of clove, anise, and a butterscotch finish, if you can wait that long between drams. Ardbeg distillery is located on the south shore of Islay, and An Oh is named after a rocky peninsula that protects the island from the stormy seas, reflected in the shape of the scotch. An Oa is a good whisky, maybe even a great whisky if you prefer balance to complexity. It has the right amount of peat, without being too much, and has enough refinement to please even the most sensitive palates.
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