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 want to love this but for me it's marred by being a touch too dry on the finish, and this accumulates so the more you drink the more you feel like you've sucked on a quinine tablet..... Doesn't go well with food for this reason. For me the balance isn't that good. It's too thin and a little bitter. C'mon Ardbeg, you can do it better.
@maltmondays The Nose; Intense sea-salt & thick dusty peat. followed by green apples. This scotch has a remarbkly strong herbaceous nature, particularly Oregano. It’s grassy, with mild citrus undertones. The Taste; Immediate medium spice. Sweet & sour textures. Lime, thick salty sea-air again. theres a vanilla touch followed by the return of a vintage smoke - as if the scotch were wood fired in a stone kiln prior to bottling. The Finish; this seems to round off the Scotch, tie it in a knot, pop the cork in, while the lasting remnants fills your nose and mouth. It’s a big smoke but only a medium length in my opinion, this is due to the lower percentage then other Ardbeg bottling’s.
My first real foray into the world of single malts, I must admit, I was intimidated by my first straight sip. Added a splash of water, and it seemed to transform from a into a wonderfully warm and inviting campfire, a marshmallow on a stick, peppered jerky and great friends. I will definitely return to this wonderful masterfully crafted whiskey. I am a scotch noob, but I expected the color to be darker. The flavor belies its light amber hue.
......but very nice too really & suits a little smoke!
band -aid taste
