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Ardbeg - 10 yrs
Size
70 cl
Price
€69.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is celebrated globally as one of the peatiest and most complex single malts, achieving a perfect balance between peat and the natural sweetness of malt. Awarded World Whisky of the Year in 2008, it has a light gold color. The nose offers an intense mix of smoky fruit and peat, accented by zesty lemon and lime, with hints of dark chocolate, menthol, and black pepper. Aromas of smoked fish, crispy bacon, green bell peppers, baked pineapple, and pear juice emerge. Adding water reveals a briny, mineral quality complemented by beeswax and herby pine scents. On the palate, toasted vanilla and cinnamon blend with hazelnut and almond toffee. A burst of peat brings tangy lemon and lime, black pepper, and hints of brine, buttermilk, bananas, and currants. The smoke evolves into flavors of cappuccino and toasted marshmallows, while dry espresso and liquorice root develop. The finish is long, featuring tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds, and soft barley with fresh pear.
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About this whisky
Ardbeg is a renowned Scottish distillery that has been producing some of the world's finest single malt whiskies for over two centuries. The distillery is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, which is known for its rugged beauty and peaty, smoky whiskies.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old is a classic expression from this distillery, and it is widely regarded as one of the best Islay whiskies on the market. This whisky is made using malted barley that is dried over peat fires, which gives it a distinctive smoky flavour. The whisky is then aged for a minimum of 10 years in oak casks, which adds complexity and depth to the flavour profile.
The nose of Ardbeg 10 Year Old is rich and smoky, with notes of peat, iodine, and seaweed. On the palate, the whisky is full-bodied and complex, with flavours of smoke, salt, and citrus. The finish is long and warming, with a lingering smokiness that is characteristic of Islay whiskies.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old is a great choice for whisky lovers who enjoy bold, smoky flavours. It pairs well with strong cheeses, smoked meats, and dark chocolate.
Ardbeg Aristocrat
Ardbeg Aristocrat is a stirred cocktail made with Ardbeg - 10 yrs, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Cubes
- Garnish
- Flamed orange peel, expressed over the surface of the drink to release the oils
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ardbeg - 10 yrs
- 30 ml Dry Vermouth
- 15 ml Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Method
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add the Ardbeg - 10 yrs, dry vermouth, Demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
- Stir gently for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve
Coupe glass
Garnish with a flamed orange peel, expressed over the surface of the drink to release the oils.
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Producer
Ardbeg
Ardbeg is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located on the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. The distillery operates in one of Scotland's most distinctive whisky regions, producing exclusively single malt…
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Region
Islay
Islay is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland, known for its peaty and smoky single malt whiskies. The island has a long history of whisky production, dating back to the early 18th century. The unique character…
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