A phenomenal whisky packing powerful peaty deliciousness, Ardbeg 10 Year Old is a favourite of many whisky lovers around the world. Produced on the Kildalton Coast of Islay, this single malt matures for a decade before being bottled without any chill-filtration. If you're after a whisky full of coastal air, smoke and more, this is exactly what you want.
A ridge of vanilla leads to mountain of peat capped with citrus fruits and circled by clouds of sea spray.
Sweet vanilla counterbalanced with lemon and lime followed by that surging Ardbeg smoke that we all know and love.
Long and glorious; sea salted caramel and beach bonfire smoke.
Precise balance, big smoke and non-chill filtered. This is why this is such a famous dram.
I find this to be a completely fine all-the-time Islay, whether for celebration or contemplation. I wasn't sure anything could make it better at what it is--and it is well described by many here, until I poured a touch into a glass with the sad last bit of my Uigedail. As it is said these days, "OMG!" Those 1-2 mL in 15 may have been better than either alone. Heretical, I know. My apologies...but try it and see what unfolds, what is amplified, and especially how long and open is the sea blown finish.
This is good whisky. I like Laphroig better. This is like Laphroig with manners. Sweet, smokey and peated. Well balanced. Not my favorite but I can certainly drink it. A few drops of water does improve it.
Sharp, not well balanced. Some prickly attacks, even though it has a lovely bonfire smoke. Compared to Laphroaig 10 Year Old, this one is far below.
Creamy, smoky smooth It's like tasting apple wood smoked cream with dollops of vanilla and sweet cherries In short Outstanding
Not a pleasant smell nor first taste (subsequent sips were better). A guest described the smell as 'dry erase marker', to which I have to concede isn't a bad comparison. I'll finish the bottle, but won't purchase again.
