Ardbeg 10 Year Old Whisky 46% 70cl

Ardbeg 10 is an iconic peated single malt from the island of Islay, bottled at 46% without chill filtration, offering a complex balance of smoke, vanilla, and citrus.
General characteristics
Distillery: Ardbeg, Islay, Scotland 

Type: Highly peated and smoky single malt whisky 

Age: 10 years 

Alcohol content: 46% 

Volume: 70 cl 

Maturation: Exclusively in bourbon casks 

Special method: Non-chill filtered to retain maximum flavor and character 

Color: Gold with green highlights 

Tasting notes
Nose: Deep, smoky and peaty, with sea spray, chocolate, vanilla and citrus notes such as lemon and grapefruit 

Palate: Bright and firm, with a combination of vanilla sweetness, lemon and lime, followed by characteristic smoke, notes of roasted coffee, tobacco, ash and saline/mineral touches 

Finish: Long, ashy and smoky, with a sensation of sea salt caramel, fresh grass and mint, reflecting the distillery's coastal character 

Production and particularities
Peat: Highly peated malt (~50 ppm) from the Port Ellen maltings 

Water: Drawn from Loch Uigeadail, bringing salinity and minerality 

Fermentation: Relatively long to soften the phenolic aroma 

Distillation: Double distillation to achieve the desired profile 

Character: Typically iodine-rich, smoky, powerful and complex 

Awards and distinctions
Multiple times named World Whisky of the Year
Silver medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 

95/100, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 

Best Scottish Single Malt in various editions of Whisky Bible 

More than 13 international awards accumulated over several years 

Conclusion
Ardbeg 10 is recognized as one of the most peated and smoky single malts from Islay, appreciated for its balance of powerful smoke, sweet vanilla notes, and touches of citrus and iodine. It is an essential whisky for peated whisky lovers, offering an intense and refined sensory experience