Ardbeg 10 Year old

My Mother's Father

Reviewed by
Connosr member:

McGrain

Date:

23rd Jul 2012

Reviewer rating:

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The average score for this whisky is 83.

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Tasting Notes by McGrain

This whisky just flat out reminds me of my grandfather. He was a crofter and a peat cutter. I've tried this before and wasn't reminded of him at all but now i can't shake it...strange.

Nose: Fresh cut peat, some pipe-smoke; fascinating how the peat and the pipe-smoke can seem so distinct.There seems to be oranges in there too.

Mouth: Peaty like half-burnt clods, peat that went onto the fire late and didn't take properly. Now you're taking it off the day after. Behind that is all sorts maybe even chocolate liquorice? Citrus hints again. One or two pleasing burnt notes. Burnt bacon?

After: Give up all that violence to a mild, warming finish. It's beyond all belief that such an aggressive whisky should end so politely.

A masterpiece.

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Ardbeg

Bottling:

Ardbeg 10 Year old

Region:

Islay

ABV:

46%

Colour:

Chardonnay

Ardbeg 10 Year old My Mother's Father Reviewed on 2012-07-23T22:41:00 scoring 91/100 by McGrain

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Comments

BlueNote wrote:

That's the baby that finally turned me onto Islay whisky about 5 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it, nice review.

25 July 2012 07:04