Ardbeg 10 Year

The ol' standby for entry level peated whiskeys.

Nose - A good peat smell followed by oily smoke, it's not overwhelming with either which makes it rather enjoyable to smell. After letting it sit for 10 minutes I detect a sweetness which is very welcomed Taste - Hearty peat in the front with the slightest kick of sweet followed by oily pines Finish - Smokeyness and oil, this is smooth and doesn't overstay it's welcome Score - 4.0 Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable. 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate

Nose: salt, peat. Taste: salt, peat, oak. Finish:. Longer but more harsh and less refined than Lagavulin 16.

Nose: Smoke and tar, Dark, Meaty, peat bog and oak Palate: Slight vanilla that turns oily and smokey. Eventually hits with burnt tire, leather and very welcome peat funk. It’s full of dark meats and fig. Very rich and dark. Trace taste of charred bacon bits. I get a weird banana note as well in the middle…odd?? Finish: Long and mouth coating. Oily and peaty. Followed all by brined ham slight vanilla cream that is hidden underneath. Also, am I crazy or do I still get a banana cream note!?