Peat smoke
Citrus

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Ardbeg 10YO

Name: Ardbeg 10YO 46% 700ml
SKU: 104735
Price: 119.99 NZD
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Whisky · Scotland · 700ml · 40%

$119.99each

What it tastes like

A heavily peated Islay single malt with intense smoke and maritime character. Peat smoke and citrus lead to a long, warming finish.

Peat smoke
Citrus

Additional information

Whisky
Style: Scotland
Origin: 700ml
Size: 40% ABV
Alcohol: 2.2 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Ardbeg 10YO

Ardbeg stands on the south-east shore of Islay in Scotland, a short way from Lagavulin and Laphroaig. The distillery was officially established in 1815 by the MacDougall family, and distilling on the site is thought to be older. It went through closures and years of low output before Glenmorangie bought it in 1997 and restarted production. It has been part of LVMH since 2004.

The Ten is made from malted barley dried over peat to about 55 parts per million of phenols, which puts it among the smokiest Islay malts. The water comes from lochs in the hills inland of the distillery. It is bottled at 46% and without chill-filtration, which leaves a little more body and texture in the glass.

Expect peat smoke first, then lime zest, coal tar soap and grilled pineapple, with sweet liquorice and a faint vanilla softening the edges. The finish is long, salty and tarry.

Drink it neat, or add a few drops of water to loosen the smoke. It is a good partner for smoked salmon, oysters or a sharp blue cheese, and a square of dark chocolate afterwards suits the liquorice.