The benchmark smoky Islay single malt: intensely peaty yet balanced by sweetness.
What it is
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle, aged for at least ten years.
Where and how it's made
- Distilled at the Ardbeg distillery on the island of Islay, Scotland, founded in 1815
- Made from heavily peated malted barley
- Bottled non-chill-filtered for a fuller texture
- Matured mainly in ex-bourbon barrels
Tasting notes
- Nose: peat smoke, lemon, sea spray and tar
- Palate: rich and smoky, with sweet vanilla, citrus, espresso and black pepper
- Finish: very long and smoky, with lingering peat
Serving and pairing
Sip it neat or with a few drops of water, or add a smoky edge to a Penicillin or Highball. Pairs with oysters, smoked salmon, blue cheese and dark chocolate.