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.
Smoke, lemon and salty liquorice. This one is custom made for my tastebuds!
Simply Superb. Sweetness, with a hint of salt and lovely smoke. 5 stars all the way.
Peaty and complex. Flavours remind me of dark chocolate and burnt sugar. A dash of water brings them out more. Good as an after-dinner whisky or as a contrast after drinking something smoother and more rounded.
A beginner getting into whisky. This is my first Islay whisky. I was blown away by the smokey flavour. The first sips I felt tasted too peaty but it really mellows and and almost to easy to drink. If this is a prime Islay whisky then I'm going to enjoy my trip through this islands whisky's.
Super smoky stuff. Quite good for the price and superb as an entry-level / beginner's whisky. Let's see what Islay is all about. Nuts, charcoal and vague oak honey on the nose. BBQie peat on the tongue, with hints of vanilla and cured meat. Little sour even. It is kind of flat though, so for more seasoned taste buds, this might come out as a small disappointment. But still, under €40. I mean, that's the same price as Big Peat. C'mon man. 4.5/5 for the price. 3/5 regardless of price.
