Ardbeg 10 year old 46%
Tasting Note
Re- Tasted: Dec 2012
Initially the aromas are quite oily and dense. Gently phenolic with brine and coastal-peat. Quite rich in the fruit department with a lovely barley base. From which the fresh sea spray and citrus notes arise. Long gone are the murky/ muted oily days of the past. This spirit has a lovely elegance.
The palate is fresh and herbal to begin with before the tarry peat, burnt wood and sooty, smoky notes kick in. Wonderful depth of lightly honeyed barley and piquant salty citrus. Superbly clean with the citrus and oils in perfect harmony. There’s just a touch of oak on the finish adding some mocha bitter moments. Lovely length with medicinal menthol and parma violet notes in the finish.
Please note that the branded Glencairn glass is not included with this bottle. It however can be purchased separately for £8.95
At a Glance
Re- Tasted: Dec 2012
Initially the aromas are quite oily and dense. Gently phenolic with brine and coastal-peat. Quite rich in the fruit department with a lovely barley base. From which the fresh sea spray and citrus notes arise. Long gone are the murky/ muted oily days of the past. This spirit has a lovely elegance.
The palate is fresh and herbal to begin with before the tarry peat, burnt wood and sooty, smoky notes kick in. Wonderful depth of lightly honeyed barley and piquant salty citrus. Superbly clean with the citrus and oils in perfect harmony. There’s just a touch of oak on the finish adding some mocha bitter moments. Lovely length with medicinal menthol and parma violet notes in the finish.
Please note that the branded Glencairn glass is not included with this bottle. It however can be purchased separately for £8.95
£48.90
