Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Nose: Immediate peat and sea water, medicinal qualities of course, fried applewood bacon, juicy lemon, sage and browned butter. There's also some grapefruit and blackberries that save this from being too one-dimensional. Water brings out some floral notes.

Taste: Warming with burning wood, salt and lime, sea water. Not as peaty as the nose suggests, but of course, still present. It has a wonderfully buttery mouthfeel.

Finish: Smoke, bitter citrus, herbal qualities and plenty of peat.

This is certainly a classic example of Islay and Ardbeg, however, I wish the peat had a bit more impact on the palate. My favorite is those tart, fruity notes on the nose that mingle with the smoke and peat. Also, compared with the high strength Uigeadail, Corryvrecken, and Alligator, the 10 year old lacks a little on the delivery. No matter though, still wonderful.

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