Ardbeg TEN 10-Year-Old + 2 Glasses / 46% / 0.7 L

Ardbeg 10 Years Old made its debut in 2000 and was based on whiskies distilled by the previous owners, the Allied Domecq group.In 2008, Glenmorangie had enough of its own distillates to permanently introduce a new 10-year-old version.That is how Ardbeg Ten was born—aged in bourbon barrels and bottled without cold filtration at 46% ABV.This whiskey is often referred to as the flagship of the island of Islay.

Color: straw-colored

Aroma: peaty smoke, sweet fruit, vanilla, toffee, sea breeze, a hint of lemongrass

Flavor: a blend of fresh, fruity sweetness with peaty smoke, hints of espresso, lemon zest, and licorice

Finish: long and smoky, with notes of sweet breakfast cereal, honey, and a hint of iodine