Ardbeg Uigeadail VS Lagavulin 16

Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg Uggie are two of my three most purchased bottlers of any whisky. Both Islay whiskies are peated which is common on the island and both offer solid value for the money.
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[@timhet200]

The Uigeadail smokes everything I drink with it…has 7 to 21 year old whisky in it. Different league to the L16.

[@SpicoliRatBeach]

Like most everyone, I loved Lag 16. I did the same thing as you and tried it side by side with Uigeadail out of curiosity, fully expecting the Lag 16 to kick its ass. I was shocked when I found the Uigeadail better in every way. Granted, I was using an older bottle of Lagavulin from a couple of years ago when they still had the seal. Maybe I’ll give the Lag 16 another look if the quality has improved as much as you say. Thanks for the review.

[@alfredbm1448]

Excellent review of 2 excellent whiskies

[@khaldounsamman9128]

I agree, Ardbeg is slipping relative to Lagavulin and Port Charlotte. The latter two are my two favorites of peated Scotch.

[@MFDopey85]

Love your reviews brother! Keep it up. Greetings from the netherlands

[@gman5986]

Totally enjoyed your video. Going out tomorrow to buy my first Lagavulin 16

[@danielgrandon2701]

I debated between the two but have never had the Ardbeg Uigeadail. Both are really good.

[@choppersplace]

Newbie to your channel and to whiskey and scotch. Enjoyed this review thanks... I recall Roy of Aquivitae saying a really useful way to pull out aromas and flavours is by doing side by side comparisons.... So thanks for reinforcing that tip.

[@lquirouette1]

Originally I thought Uigeadail was my favorite of the two until I tried them side by side. Although I love both of them, I agree, the Lagavulin is so much more complex than the Uigeadail. Of course that is my personal, humble not an expert, opinion. I wouldn't refuse either for a gift.

[@gabrielgvs0619]

You're going to have to build a separate throne for that liver of yours, Mike. :)

[@philllindauer5006]

I have to disagree. The Arbeg is a better scotch whiskey by far.

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

All right I need to get some ugie I have got to try it again never had a bottle just a dram at a bar and I don’t remember it.

[@foodquig]

Great review! I should get me another Lag 16 one of these days, but a Corry would go down better for me than an Uigea!

[@johncollinson4147]

Lagavulin is 43% ABV. They’ve diluted out the whiskey. Ardbeg has more flavour at the higher ABV every day.

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Awesome video....for me it’s not a fair comparison because I think I would like the Lag 16 way better if it was the same ABV as the oogie. As they currently stand it’s about a tie for me. I had an awesome time dramming with you the other day!

[@alexkurniawan9080]

I just recently like peaty whiskies, Laga 16 is my fav.. recently picked up Uigeadail as well.. i like the vibrancy and complexity.. but find it a bit bitter in the end.. Have you tried Laphroaig Lore?

[@robbyjayroe7831]

I think I have read/heard from Ardbeg that all their normal line of bottles always start with the 10 year old. So it is at least a 10 year old at its youngest barrel in it.

[@mekore]

i always got at least half bottle of lagavulin 16. An ardbeg Corryvreckan appeared in my local bottle shop, but 50% more than lagavulin 16. what do you think?

[@WhiskyGeek]

Interesting comparison Mike. I think I prefer the Corryvreckan to the Oogie - at the moment I feel the sweet sherry influence squashes too much of the subtleties to the Ardbeg character in the Oogie. That's just based off of the pours, samples & mini's I've had so far though. I've got a bottle sat waiting to be appreciated and I'm hoping that I'll get that same 'revelation' part way through the bottle as I keep experiencing with Ardbegs 🥃👍

[@gman5986]

Have you tried ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN? Its highly praised by most reviewers. I think its a better dram than the Ugy but love both.