![Ardbeg Ten Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 ml) [IWSC 96] [USC 95]](http://artisan.wine/cdn/shop/products/Ardbeg10_{width}x.png?v=1671656022)
Ardbeg Ten Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(750 ml) [IWSC 96] [USC 95]
Regular price $79.99 Sale price $59.97 Save $20.02
Distiller Notes:
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance.
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% ABV, thus retaining maximum flavor, at the same time giving more body and added depth.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate.
Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. As you dip your nose in further, savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice.
Add water and breathe in the vortex of aromas rising from the glass. An oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray on chalky cliffs. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer in the background with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.
Palate: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions on the tongue: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. This is followed by a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils.
Palate: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions on the tongue: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. This is followed by a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils.
Finish: The finish goes on and on long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.
Awards/Reviews
Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2024
Gold - NY World Spirits Competition 2024
Gold - World Whiskies Awards 2024
Gold - Intl Spirits Challenge 2024, 2023
Platinum - Ascot Awards 2022
96 Pts - Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2022
"Cream soda and smoke, with apple jelly and lemon drizzle. Awe-inspiring combination of luscious sweetness and sour gooseberry, kiwi and apple jelly. Beautifully spiced finish."
95 Points, Finalist, Tried & True - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
"Classic bold Islay aromas of buttered crackers, campfire smoke, and sea spray are crisp, clean and indulgent. The texture is silky and delicate, balancing the rich and robust smokiness, full of tobacco, fire roasted nuts, and earthy forest brush.
Double Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2021
92 Points - Whisky Advocate
"Classic southern shores Islay from the onset: salty and medicinal on the nose, with smoked haddock, citrus fruits, and milk chocolate. The palate yields full-on hot peat, pipe tobacco, black coffee, licorice, and more chocolate. The finish is long and malty, with sweet smoke."