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.
But you have to like smoke! If pushed I will buy Corryvreckan. I like that one best. Ardbeg 10 is outstanding if you're in the mood for smoke!
Fantastic slow drinker with beautiful smoky aroma and peat taste. By far one of the finest I've had recently.
I am a huge fan of Islay whiskies, the Laphroaig 10 yr old cask strength being one of my favourites, and this one doesn't disappoint. Massive peatiness as expected, with what I can only describe as a slightly medicinal aftertaste which I adore. Stunning!
Strong flavoured, I find it needs dash of water opens up more flavour and takes away strong spicy harshness after taste ,Lagavulin best Islay for me
Nose: Firstly an absolute mountain of peat then a touch of marzipan (more so with a drop of water) sweet vanilla and a burst of salty spray Palate: Sweet, smooth mouth feel, vanilla notes with a smokey back ground. Then a twang of burnt grass followed by that surging warmth from the alcohol. Finish: Long, glorious; sea salted, strong peated smoke with hints of toffee or caramel. Absolutely divine. Overall: being new to the whisky world im learning thick and fast, this is an absolute stunner of a whisky, stronger than most with an unmistakable punch from the peat, theres a lingering sweetness to counter balance the heavy smoke and the pale yellow colour makes this dram look deceptively weaker tham it is. What a journey ardbeg have put me on. Domt miss out on this glorious dram!!!!
