Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Origin

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland

Strength46%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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The pinnacle of peated whisky. It is a technical masterpiece that manages to deliver a direct assault of smoke without ever sacrificing the delicate, sweet nuances that make Islay malt so special.

The Library Note

Ardbeg was nearly lost to history, closing multiple times in the 20th century before its revival in 1997. Since then, it has become a cult favorite. Its 10-year-old expression is bottled without chill-filtration, preserving the maximum level of essential oils and peat phenols for a raw, untamed experience of the Kildalton Coast.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

A massive explosion of peat smoke and sea spray, followed by a sudden wave of sweet vanilla and zesty lime.

THE PALATE

Mouth-coating and intense. Initial crackling peat smoke gives way to salted caramel, black pepper, and a fruity sweetness reminiscent of grilled pineapple.

THE FINISH

Incredibly long and dry with a lingering bonfire smoke and a hint of dark chocolate.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

Served neat to fully appreciate its structural complexity. A single drop of water can tame the 'smoke monster' and reveal more of the underlying citrus and floral notes.

Composition

Natural Spirits

Water

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Heavily peated malt, distilled in small copper stills with a unique purifier that adds a fruity sweetness, followed by 10 years of maturation in ex-bourbon barrels.

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