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.
Love it, but cheaper to buy here
So strong on the aroma yet so smooth on the tongue. I pay just under $100Can here in Ontario and it is worth every penny. I have tried some others in this price range but sofar nothing else is even close and I feel no need to spend more. Some may be turned off by that strong smokey aroma but if you are hold your nose and simply taste it I doubt you will be sorry you forced it past your lips. Enjoy.
Can never figure out how this Islay can be so powerful yet so smooth and balanced, but I suppose that's the unique magic. It's just perfect and easily the best value of any single malt I've yet to try.
I give this a ten simply because of the strong and long lasting balanced bomb of peat smoked glory that will send your tastebuds into whisky heaven while your mind will send you thinking of huge bonfires at a beach in the middle of the night. Islay never stop to surprise me and if it's not my favourite whisky yet, it bloody well might be before the bottle is empty. Long traditions and a knowledge of what defines the whisky's from islay is what you get in this bottle. You will feel the spirits - and by god, they will stay in your mouth for a long time when you drink this, it's absolutely astonishing. If you prefer to drink ladies drinks, stay away from islay whisky's, this is NOT for you! These precious drops of nirvana should not be spilled on infidels. Enjoy your drink with a dash of tempered water as this baby holds 46% and you might want it down to 37 before it will kiss your mouth softly. If your cold from a long walk outside, sit down in a good chair, sit back and say hello, because you deserve it.
Never been a fan of peat, actually hated it but when I was in a pub and this was the only whisky available I thought I'd give it a go. I was blown away by the quality of this whisky so much more than just peat going on, it's rich with vanilla and cream. The peat it's self is smooth and just lovely. All the people saying it tastes horrible I urge you to give it a second chance. The day I tried ardbeg is a day I will always remember, can't put a price on new experiences with good friends in a pub.
