The Ultimate Ten Years Old Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky

My first Ardberg and it left quite an impression. Gosh! This was like eating bacon and smoking cigars. Ron Swanson should be drinking this instead of Lagavulin 😂 Truly, it feels like someone decided to bottle up that campfire by the sea that's been drenched in bacon fat from dinner the night before. With water, the marine quality becomes more apparent, but that smoke just remains. Only with great concentration can one discern some fruit notes (citrus). The finish is just all about that endless peat. Surprisingly, this whisky was quite "smooth" despite all the extremities it brought. Definitely need to taste more Ardbegs to understand what's going on - not displeasing, but for now, Talisker's more up my alley in the category of peated whiskies.

Peat monster! I love this whisky because it's light bodied but so flavorful.

Pale white wine. Sod, green grass, peat, potting soil, vanilla, coconut. Medium finish.

Liquid campfire. Epic. More rounded than I remember. More coarse and than Talisker, and not greasy like Laphraig.

First Ardbeg. I think this is more entry-level, but produces the full traditional Islay profile. Thinner and sharper than Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Paired with the Summa or John Paul II though provides the full experience. #apologetics

Smoke not too overpowering

I love you ardbeg ♥️

Beauty

Light colored and bodied. Nice pungent beachside bonfire peatiness. Hints of citrus.

Peat and fruit, a bit of a bite at the end but overall a great experience