Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch

Name: Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch
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750ml & 92 Proof

Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch is a Whiskey from the Ardbeg Scotch brand hailing from Scotland.

What is Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch?

Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch is known for its intense peat smoke aroma and complex flavors, which include notes of brine, citrus, and a hint of sweetness. Interestingly, during Ardbeg's closure in the 1980s, the distillery's stills were kept running for just two months each year to produce enough whisky to keep the brand alive, a practice known as "mothballing" that helped preserve Ardbeg's unique character and eventually led to its revival.

Why do we love Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch?

Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch captivates cocktail drinkers with its intense, smoky profile and complex layers of flavor. This iconic Islay whisky stands out for its unusually high phenol content (55 ppm) and unique production process that includes using the purest water on Islay, filtered through peat bogs for over 100 years, resulting in a spirit that's simultaneously bold and nuanced.

How do you drink Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch?

Ardbeg eux10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch shines brightest when sipped neat or with a few drops of water to open up its complex flavors, though it can also stand up well in smoky variations of classic whisky cocktails. This bold, peaty dram is perfect for cool autumn evenings or stormy nights by the fire, pairing beautifully with rich, savory dishes like grilled meats, aged cheeses, or dark chocolate desserts.

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Peat smoke dominates, accompanied by sea spray and iodine. Hints of lemon zest and black pepper emerge. Subtle sweetness reminiscent of vanilla and honey lingers in the background.

Palate: Intense smoky peat hits first, followed by briny seaweed and charred wood. Citrus notes of lemon and lime cut through, balanced by creamy vanilla. Spicy black pepper and anise provide complexity. Oily texture coats the mouth.

Finish: Long and warming. Smoke persists, gradually fading to reveal dark chocolate, coffee, and a touch of salt. Slight medicinal notes emerge. Leaves a dry, ashy aftertaste with lingering peppery spice.

Ardbeg 10 Year is crafted using malted barley that's dried over peat fires, imparting its signature smoky character. After distillation in copper pot stills, the spirit matures for a decade in ex-bourbon casks, allowing the intense peaty notes to mellow and mingle with vanilla and citrus flavors from the oak.

Ardbeg 10 Year is so intensely smoky that it was once used by a whisky blender to "fix" batches of blended Scotch that weren't peaty enough. They would add just a tiny amount of Ardbeg to bring the smoke level up to par.

Despite its powerful flavor, Ardbeg 10 Year is actually one of the lightest-bodied Islay whiskies. Its pale gold color comes from aging exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, with no artificial coloring added.

During Ardbeg's "dark years" in the 1980s, production was so limited that distillery workers would sometimes mow the lawns between the warehouses to pass the time. Today, those same lawns are home to Shortie, the distillery's famous Jack Russell terrier mascot.

Main Ingredient: Malted Barley
Country of Origin: Scotland

Cocktail Recipes

Double, Double Toil & Trouble

Ingredients

1 oz Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

.5 oz Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch

.5 oz Ancho Reyes Liqueur

2 oz spiced apple cider

1 oz lemon juice

.5 oz grenadine, we recommend Liber & Co.

Ginger Beer

Crushed ice

Directions

Shake the first 6 ingredients with ice in a shaker for 15 seconds or so. Pour into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Pour ginger beer over top. Stir gently. Garnish with any of a cinammon stick, star anise, orange wheel