Ardbeg Ten Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Shortie Gift Tin (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 10 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Celebrate all things Islay with this Ardbeg aged for ten years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Discover smokey Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and dive into the unknown qualities of peaty whisky. This expression is part of the standard range and after a glass or two there’s no turning back.

The whisky has won awards including ‘Scotch Whisky of the Year’ – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible (2008, 2009) ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards (2010, 2013). Winner 12 Years and Under category at 2019 World Whisky Awards 2019 Distillery of the Year – International Whisky Competition. Presented in a limited edition Shortie Gift Tin.

Please note Gift Wrapping is NOT available on the Shortie Tin Gift Pack

Our Comments

This is a well priced classic single malt whisky which will give the characteristics of charred wood and smoked meats. An easy drinking whisky which goes well with ice, a dash of water or even with some soda or mineral water. It can be gift wrapped or engraved for a special occasion and it is presented in a presentation box. This is a whisky you will fall in love with.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Exceptional balance and depth. At full strength, the aroma is a beguiling mix of toffee and chocolate sweetness, cinnamon spice and medicinal phenols. Fresh citrus and floral notes of white wine are evident, as are melon, pear drops and a gentle creaminess. There is also the fresh phenolic aroma of sea spray and smoked fish. Hickory and coffee emerge later as the most volatile top notes fade. With water, the depth of the peat opens up, at once revealing layers of phenols with gristy peat and leather followed by medicinal phenols (carbolic soap) and a whiff of wood smoke. However, the sweetness of vanilla and the fragrance of citrus fruits are never far behind, maintaining the balance and intrigue.

Taste: An initial moderate and clean sweetness of deep peat notes, with tobacco smoke and strong espresso coffee, which then gives way to treacle sweetness and liquorice. The mouth feel is firstly lightly spiced, then chewing, and mouth-watering and full, finally drying.

Finish: Long and smoky. A smoky sweetness is left on the palate, with a crushed peat and sweet-malted cereal character.