Ardbeg - Single Malt Scotch 10 Year Old Whisky (750ml)
Price: $65.00
| Producer | Ardbeg |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Scotland |
| Style | Whisky-Whiskey |
| Sku | 1003100 |
| Size | 750ml |
Islay is reknown among whiskey enthusiasts for its acres of peat--and the resulting smoky quality its whiskies.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is likewise known for its smoky peaty flavor meeting lemon and hints of dark chocolate on the nose. With a few drops of water a minerality will come in reminiscent of Islay's cool briny seaspray followed by cinnamon and vanilla. Peat and lemon come through in the mouth with a slight buttermilk creaminess. This single malt delivers an extra-long finish smoky with tar and espresso."
Wine Enthusiast: 90-95 Points
\"Vivid straw yellow. The opening nose gives a jolt of what makes Ardbeg a cult malt: mesmerizing peatiness that\'s borderline medicine chest and fresh cigar ash. On subsequent sniffings the intense peatiness settles down into an ashy-sooty but mellow and composed bouquet. First taste is dry and concentrated; the midpalate turns surprisingly sweet oily and only moderately peaty-smoky. The finish is long embers-warm ashy and a bit unruly. Though ardent fans might think this Ardbeg was neutered in production it\'s by far the most drinkable offering I\'ve evaluated.\"
Wine Hog: 93 Points
Straw-gold color. On the nose, sweet toffee, citrus notes, seaweed, and spice complement a powerful peat smoke infusion. In body, it is thick and oily. On the palate, a somewhat sweet maltiness up front is run over by a powerful peat smoke locomotive. Again, the whisky is enriched with citrus and pear notes, spice, and seaweed. The finish is powerful, long, and warming. The smoke lingers for minutes, if not hours.
whWine Advocate: 93 Points
"Straw-gold color. On the nose sweet toffee citrus notes seaweed and spice complement a powerful peat smoke infusion. In body it is thick and oily. On the palate a somewhat sweet maltiness up front is run over by a powerful peat smoke locomotive. Again the whisky is enriched with citrus and pear notes spice and seaweed. The finish is powerful long and warming. The smoke lingers for minutes if not hours."
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