ARDBEG Ten Years Old
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is the benchmark for bold Islay single malt—revered for its immense smoky intensity and deep peat character, yet celebrated for how it balances that power with the natural sweetness of malt. Bottled non-chill filtered, Ardbeg 10 delivers a fuller texture and a more expressive mouthfeel, making it a must-have bottle for peat lovers and anyone exploring iconic smoky Scotch.
Expect a dramatic, coastal style: sea spray, tarry rope, and briny minerality wrapped around zesty citrus and dark, earthy sweetness. On the nose, intense smoky fruit bursts out with lemon and lime, dark chocolate, menthol, black pepper, and notes reminiscent of smoked fish and bacon. The palate arrives with crackling peat and citrus tang, turning into cinnamon-spiced toffee, salted brine, buttermilk creaminess, ripe banana and currants—then deepening into cappuccino, toasted marshmallow, espresso, liquorice root and oily peat smoke. The finish is famously long: smoky, espresso-led, with aniseed, toasted almonds and a final lift of soft barley and pear.
For customers looking to buy Ardbeg 10 in Malaysia, this is an ideal bottle for home bars, smoky whisky gifting, and pairing with grilled meats, barbecue, oysters, or dark chocolate desserts.
Q: What does Ardbeg 10 taste like?
A: Intensely peaty and smoky, with coastal brine/sea spray, lemon-lime citrus, dark sweetness (chocolate/toffee), and a long espresso-smoke finish.
Q: Is Ardbeg 10 good for beginners?
A: If you enjoy smoky flavours, yes—it’s an iconic entry into peated Islay whisky. If you prefer light, sweet whisky, start with a gentler Highland/Speyside first.
Q: What does non-chill filtered mean?
A: It means the whisky retains more natural oils and compounds, often giving a richer mouthfeel and more pronounced flavour.
