Description
The Ardbeg TEN Years Old Islay Single Malt is a legendary whisky known for its intense smokiness and maritime depth. With an alcohol content of 46% vol. and in a generous 1-litre bottle, this Islay whisky is presented in a particularly exclusive gift box (GB), making it the ideal gift for lovers of peaty single malts.
Bottled without chill-filtration, the Ardbeg 10 Years Old retains all of its natural flavours and complex structure. Striking peat smoke notes unfold on the nose, accompanied by a salty sea breeze, citrus fruits, vanilla and a hint of roasted malt. On the palate, it reveals a perfect balance of strong smoke, sweet maltiness, liquorice and fine spice nuances. The finish is long-lasting, dry and dominated by intense smoky flavours with subtle hints of aniseed and black pepper.
This 1-litre gift box makes the Ardbeg 10 Years Old a perfect gift for discerning whisky connoisseurs and is an absolute must-have for lovers of smoky Islay whiskies. A classic with powerful character and unrivalled quality.
Awards:
– SILVER International Wine & Spirits Competition 2012
– WORLD WHISKY OF THE YEAR Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2008
Tasting NoteColour: Light gold.
Nose: Strong peat smoke, sea breeze, citrus notes, vanilla and roasted malt.
Taste: Intense and full-bodied with sweet malt, liquorice, spicy notes and a hint of pepper.
Finish: Langs, dry, smoky and pleasantly spicy with fine aniseed and herbal notes.
The Ardbeg TEN Years Old is perfect for pure enjoyment to fully experience its multi-faceted flavours. A few drops of water can help to further develop its deep peat and spice flavours. It goes perfectly with dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, smoked cheese or grilled meat. It also shows its maritime depth in combination with oysters or spicy BBQ dishes. For connoisseurs who like to experiment, it is also suitable in cocktails such as a Smoky Old Fashioned or an Islay Penicillin, where its intense smoky character plays a special role.
