Ardbeg

The Ultimate Ten Years Old Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky

9.242 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom
Malt
Cheese, Fruit, Chocolate
Top Notes For
Aaron Tan

My first Ardberg and it left quite an impression. Gosh! This was like eating bacon and smoking cigars. Ron Swanson should be drinking this instead of Lagavulin 😂 Truly, it feels like someone decided to bottle up that campfire by the sea that's been drenched in bacon fat from dinner the night before. With water, the marine quality becomes more apparent, but that smoke just remains. Only with great concentration can one discern some fruit notes (citrus). The finish is just all about that endless peat. Surprisingly, this whisky was quite "smooth" despite all the extremities it brought. Definitely need to taste more Ardbegs to understand what's going on - not displeasing, but for now, Talisker's more up my alley in the category of peated whiskies.

My first Ardberg and it left quite an impression. Gosh! This was like eating bacon and smoking cigars. Ron Swanson should be drinking this instead of Lagavulin 😂 Truly, it feels like someone decided to bottle up that campfire by the sea that's been drenched in bacon fat from dinner the night before. With water, the marine quality becomes more apparent, but that smoke just remains. Only with great concentration can one discern some fruit notes (citrus). The finish is just all about that endless peat. Surprisingly, this whisky was quite "smooth" despite all the extremities it brought. Definitely need to taste more Ardbegs to understand what's going on - not displeasing, but for now, Talisker's more up my alley in the category of peated whiskies.

Jan 27th, 2021
John Riddick

Peat monster! I love this whisky because it's light bodied but so flavorful.

Peat monster! I love this whisky because it's light bodied but so flavorful.

Dec 11th, 2016
Ryan Stewart

Pale white wine. Sod, green grass, peat, potting soil, vanilla, coconut. Medium finish.

Pale white wine. Sod, green grass, peat, potting soil, vanilla, coconut. Medium finish.

May 29th, 2016
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.1

Liquid campfire. Epic. More rounded than I remember. More coarse and than Talisker, and not greasy like Laphraig.

Liquid campfire. Epic. More rounded than I remember. More coarse and than Talisker, and not greasy like Laphraig.

Apr 8th, 2014
Brandyn Pryce

First Ardbeg. I think this is more entry-level, but produces the full traditional Islay profile. Thinner and sharper than Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Paired with the Summa or John Paul II though provides the full experience. #apologetics

First Ardbeg. I think this is more entry-level, but produces the full traditional Islay profile. Thinner and sharper than Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Paired with the Summa or John Paul II though provides the full experience. #apologetics

Apr 9th, 2024
Mary Rossillo

Smoke not too overpowering

Smoke not too overpowering

Nov 17th, 2017
Berg

I love you ardbeg ♥️

I love you ardbeg ♥️

Oct 15th, 2017
Bassel Sommelier

Beauty

Beauty

Dec 19th, 2016
Richard Sohn

Light colored and bodied. Nice pungent beachside bonfire peatiness. Hints of citrus.

Light colored and bodied. Nice pungent beachside bonfire peatiness. Hints of citrus.

Sep 16th, 2016
Mary Rossillo

Peat and fruit, a bit of a bite at the end but overall a great experience

Peat and fruit, a bit of a bite at the end but overall a great experience

Jun 4th, 2016