After the AD/ early batch release, one of my favorite bottles of all time, I was excited to see what else is coming out of Ardnamurchan. Ardnamurchan 10 is another stellar and exquisite bottle. I notice the yellow-gold hue and am not surprised that the nose follows suit; I smell candied orange, limestone, pomegranate juice, vanilla, and sweet oak. The plunge into the palate brings delicious malt and tropical notes. I taste guava, olive oil cake, and mangosteen. I also get sea salt, oak funk, and the tangy hint of Rutland red cheese. The flavors swirl and expand, while the mouthfeel is perfectly spirited at 100 proof such that the champagne influence is expressed with nuance instead of garish sweetness. The impeccable proofing ends in an ethereal finish that, right on cue, showcases the peat, along with more marine salt and cola. It finally diminishes into a warm glow in the airway. The empty glass smells exactly like Kix cereal. Bonus: My kid smells lemon, moss, and tree branches. Ardnamurchan has impressed once again.