Ardbeg 10 Year

Description

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky: Islay’s Peatiest Gem

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky stands as a quintessential example of Islay Scotch, known for its intense peat smoke and complex flavor profile. Crafted at the renowned Ardbeg Distillery on Islay’s southern coast, this flagship expression delivers a rich, smoky experience that defines the Islay whisky tradition.

Ardbeg 10 Year Distillery and Production

• Distillery Location: Ardbeg Distillery, Islay, Scotland
• Mashbill: 100% Peated Malted Barley (50ppm Phenolic Level)
• Water Source: Loch Uigeadail, Islay
• Mill: Robert Bobby Mill (1921)
• Distillation: Twice in Copper Pot Stills
• Maturation: Minimum 10 Years in Ex-Bourbon American Oak Barrels
• ABV: 46%
• Chill Filtering: Non-chill filtered
• Released: 2000

Ardbeg 10 Tasting Notes

Appearance

• Color: Light golden straw

Nose

• Aroma: A robust bouquet of fire and wood embers, earthy peat, and seaweed, complemented by Band-Aid, iodine, and smoke. Hints of sea spray, lemon bars, vanilla cream, white peach, raw fig, ripe red apple, dill, and brine enhance its complexity.

Palate

• Flavor: Ardbeg 10 Year palate reveals a bold mix of vegetal peat, smoke, and charred toast, accented by salt-cured lemon and lean smoked meats. The whisky offers flavors of overripe pineapple, pear, honey, seawater, toasted almonds, green apple, milk chocolate, ripe cantaloupe, fruit cocktail, kumquat, and lime zest, creating a multi-layered tasting experience.

Finish

• Finish: A long and satisfying finish with notes of salted caramel, charred oak, and classic Islay malt, leaving a lasting impression.

Ardbeg 10 Year Awards and Recognition

• Best Single Malt Scotch 10-Year-Old – 2023 International Whisky Competition
• Gold Medal – 2023 New York International Spirits Competition
• Great Value – 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Serving Suggestions

It offers versatile serving options:

• Neat: Experience the full spectrum of flavors directly.
• With Water: A few drops can open up additional aromatic layers.
• On the Rocks: Enjoy over ice for a chilled variation.
• Cocktails: Perfect for smoky cocktails such as the Penicillin, Whiskey Sour, Rob Roy, and a smoky Whiskey Highball.

Similar Whiskies

If you appreciate Ardbeg 10 Year Old, you might also enjoy these similar Islay single malts:

• Bruichladdich Port Charlotte
• Laphroaig
• Bowmore
• Lagavulin
• Caol Ila

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a benchmark in Islay Scotch, renowned for its bold peat smoke and complex flavor profile. With Its rich, smoky character and versatile serving options, this expression is a premium choice for whisky connoisseurs and those new to the world of Islay Scotch alike.

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