Distillery: Ardbeg Distillery
Region: Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland
Aging: 10 Years
ABV: 46% ABV
Proof: 92 Proof
Mash Bill: 100% Islay Single Malt
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
MSRP Price: $65
Ardbeg 10 Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light Hay
Nose: Peat, smoke, honey, vanilla, tar, earthy, light fruits, light spices
Palate: Heavy peat and smoke, earthy, dirt, tar, vanilla, sweet honey, citrus zest, herbs and spices, black pepper
Finish: Medium finish with a bit of heat – leaves you with a peat and smoke finish with an underlying layer of light fruit and honey sweetness with a lingering pepper spice
Is Ardbeg 10 an Approachable Whisky?
Ardbeg 10 is a great whiskey if you’re looking to get into peaty scotch whisky.
It has a bold peat and smoke flavor profile that is nicely rounded out with honey sweetness, vanilla, light fruits, and spice.
If you’re already a fan of peaty Scotch, you’ll probably already know Ardbeg because it’s a staple in the category and is a great pour.
Is Ardbeg 10 Complex?
Ardbeg 10 has a few layers of flavor.
The lead-role is most certainly the peat and smoke.
Ardbeg is always known for its high peat content and has a delicious flavor profile if you’re a fan of peat, smoke, barbeque, smoked meats, and campfires.
Ardbeg 10 is a base-level Ardbeg bottle that will run you about $65 and is one of the lower price options for a Scotch Whisky of this level.
What are Ardbeg 10’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Ardbeg 10’s strongest attribute is absolutely its lovely peat and smoke flavors.
Something about this bottle just warms you up and makes you want to enjoy a glass next to a campfire or drink and pour or two on a cold winter night.
Is Ardbeg 10 a go-to whisky?
Ardbeg 10 Year is absolutely a go-to whisky.
When I’m in the mood for a nicely balanced peat-forward Scotch whisky, Ardbeg is a go-to of mine.
Is Ardbeg 10 priced accurately to its quality?
Ardbeg 10 delivers on its price tag.
Of course, I wish I could get this bottle for $50 but the $65 price tag is pretty standard in this category of Scotch.
It is priced right where it should be to be competitive in the market and I usually purchase their more expensive bottle Ardbeg Corryvreckan just because it’s so damn good that it’s worth the extra money.
Ardbeg 10 Year is a little smoother and has a lower proof-point, but it also lacks the depth in flavor of some of Ardbeg’s more pricey bottles.
Conclusion for Ardbeg 10
Ardbeg 10 Year is a classic Scotch Whisky.
When most people mention Scotch whisky, you’ll almost always hear people talking about Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Balvenie, Oban, and Glenlivet.
If you haven’t tried Ardbeg whisky yet, I suggest buying yourself a bottle of Ardbeg 10 Year as a nice starting price point.
If you like this bottle, then you’ll most likely be sure to enjoy all the other bottles they offer because they only go up from here.
Except Ardbeg Wee Beastie…I’d pass on that one as it’s their lowest-level option.
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