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 am a fan of all styles of scotch and have been lucky to enjoy even some very pricy ones on occasion. But I think the Ardbeg 10 is one of those really excellent bottles that doesn't need the qualifier "for the price." It's just plain fantastic in it's own right, and is distinct even from the other fine offerings from this distillery. It does have a slightly youthful zest but it also has an amazing depth and complexity of flavor. The smokiness is absolutely glorious yet somehow does not upstage the salted caramel and other highlights that many have commented on. For what it's worth, my "favorite-favorites" also include Laphroaig 18, Laphroaig 10, Lagavulin 16, Highland Park 18, Glenmorangie Original, Aberlour A'bunadh, Mortlach 15, Springbank 15, Macallan 10, Macallan 18. Point being, like me, if you enjoy a broad variety of scotches, I would highly encourage you to try or revisit Ardbeg 10.
this is the scotch I have been looking for.......just a taste trip from beginning to residual taste........to all who don't like this....send it to me......I will accept partial bottles and credit fly fishing trips in Montana for full bottles........Ron Oates/Montana Outfitters 40-350-fih
Just because it isn't your style, doesn't mean it deserves a low rating
In my opinion it does't get better for the price if you like this style of malt. Nose- vanilla accompanied by LOTS OF PEAT!!! Palate- First taste PEAT, followed by vanilla sweetness, and some sightly bitter fruits like lime YUM. Finish- The peat lingers for a long time, and after a few sips will warm you up! Lots of smoke as-well in the finish! Overall- This single malt will blow your socks off, Will warm you up on a cld fall/winter evening. Highly recommended A+
very peaty nose with hints of buttery cream, smoke, brine, sea and medicinal. again very peaty taste with hints of sea water, smoke and medicine. A long lasting finish with strong charcoal, smoke, brine and seaweed.
