alexey
Ardbeg 10 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
April 8, 2019 (edited October 27, 2019)
Color is light yellow, clear. Strong peat on the nose, with hints of saltly breeze and oak. Pallet is oily and rich with smoke. Overwhelming peat at first, but after a couple of sips spice starts to develop, with complex oak and hints of vanilla, lemon zest, and fresh fruit. Aftertaste is long and complex, dominated by phenols and smoke, with somewhat bitter aftertaste. A few drops of water open more fruity and vanilla flavors and suppress the smoke. Taste develops more spice and becomes more balanced. Overall very enjoyable for peat lovers, yet quite complex on the pallet.
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