Ardbeg 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml, 46% ABV)

• Colour: Light Gold
• Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere of peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. Savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice.Add water and an oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.
• Palate: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. Then comes a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils.
• Finish: The finish goes on and on a long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.

• Jim Murray's Whisky Bible:
  • "World Whisky of the Year" and "Scotch Single Malt of the Year" in 2008. 
• San Francisco World Spirits Competition:
  • Multiple gold and silver medals between 2006 and 2012. 
• World Whiskies Awards:
  • Gold for Islay Single Malt 12 Years and Under in 2016. 
  • Gold and "Category Winner" in 2019
  • Gold in 2024
• The Scotch Whisky Masters:
  • Gold for Islay up to 12 years old in 2013. 
• International Spirits Challenge:
  • Silver for Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under in 2022. 
• International Whisky Competition:
  • 1st Place for Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Years in 2015. 

Ardbeg Distillery, located on the rugged shores of Islay, is renowned for producing some of the most intensely peated single malt whiskies in the world. Established in 1815, the distillery has a rich history shaped by both tradition and innovation. Ardbeg’s distinctive character comes from its use of malted barley dried over peat fires, giving its whiskies their signature smoky, earthy, and maritime flavors. Despite facing periods of closure, Ardbeg was revived in the late 1990s and has since gained a cult following among whisky enthusiasts who appreciate its bold, complex expressions.

With a commitment to craftsmanship, Ardbeg continues to push the boundaries of Islay whisky while staying true to its roots. Its core range, including the legendary Ardbeg 10-Year-Old, Uigeadail, and Corryvreckan, showcases layers of smoke, dark chocolate, citrus, and spice. Experimental releases and limited editions further highlight the distillery’s innovative spirit. Whether enjoyed by long-time peat lovers or newcomers seeking a true taste of Islay, Ardbeg remains a benchmark for powerful and meticulously crafted single malt Scotch whisky.