Battle Of The Titans: Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 8 | Whiskey Showdown

[@ToxicCityOfficial]

Laphroaig 10 is the opposite of a gimmick. I always always go back to it. Often, when I drink a "smooth" or "complex" dram, I find myself longing for the challenge of the 10, the reflection it demands, and the gauntlet it puts me through. I always find a reward at the bottom of the glass. It's my pick for sure.

[@robingrajeda1562]

I absolutely love Laphroaig 10, it is my favorite dram. I have hundreds of single malts, and at least 8 different Laphroaig expressions. I drink the regular 10 and CS 10 the most.

[@blakevanness]

Maybe Laphroaig 10 is a gimmick, but for me it was a profound, near spiritual experience. It single-handedly changed my taste for whiskey. I previously would drink whiskey with friends but never really "got it", I just did it to be sociable. Laphroaig opened my eyes and changed that forever and will always have a piece of my heart. That said, I prefer Ardbeg.😂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I think you nailed it, and why I mentioned that lots of folks try it in a bar. Its good but imo gets replaced by other peated scotch

[@emanuelmayer]

Same here. The L10Y blew me away when I tested it the first time. But now, a few years later, I prefer the Ardbeg 10. One of the problems with L10Y here is, that its 40% ABV.

[@RatafakTehPlachta]

try the quarter cask u wont be disappointed, its like honey made by smoker hornets

[@RatafakTehPlachta]

@@emanuelmayer quarterk cask!

[@juijitsu2000]

@@emanuelmayer koo

[@norcalplumber2918]

Laphroaig 10 is the greatest thing ever put in a bottle

[@woollychaps]

No truer words have ever been spoken. Well, other than the QC... 😀

[@robingrajeda1562]

100% agreed.

[@revolvermaster4939]

Lore

[@eLSyDro]

The cask strength yes strd Bottling is meh

[@MercerGijoes]

Laphroaig 10 changed my life on whiskeys forever, i always drank jack daniels, jameson,and hibiki, but this changed my life forever it taste so smooth and that hit of smoke is amazing!!!!

[@MarnickB]

personal: 1. Ardbeg 2. Lagavulin 3. laphroaig Cool vid Bill, love this new compare-style for the vids!

[@IC86]

Just bought a bottle of Ardbeg 10. It’s a great introduction into Islay peated Scotches. I’m learning the flavors, and I’m liking this Scotch. Thanks for the review, and keep up the good work.

[@davidmitchell8490]

Very nicely explained and presented. Being from Scotland I've sampled a vast choice but always return to Ardbeg 10 for total appreciation of how I like my smokey whisky to be. Ledaig 10 (pronounced 'Lechig' I believe) hails from the Isle of Mull which lies to the North of Islay and is also a superb slightly less smokey expression. Cheers from Dave in Scotland.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Dave! I'd love to try some Ledaig, several have suggested it here and I could see myself doing it again

[@vincentlake]

I can’t do Ardbeg. I’ve tried. However, I think Lagavulin 16 is the finest thing ever bottled. I like the 8...but compared to the 16, it feels unfinished. I like to use the 8 for penicillin cocktails.

[@Coffeendonuts]

I love the 8. It’s got a bite to it and a spicy kick not unsimilar to a rye but with the smoke and brine.

[@christinecamley]

Lagavulin 16 got me into scotch and I never looked back! Elegant, csssy, delicious!😋

[@mgrego2]

I’m a bourbon drinker who thought he hated scotch. I’ve loved everything I’ve had from Ardbeg. I also like Laphroig, Lagavulin and Bruichladdich but I think Ardbeg it my favorite, with stiff competition from Port Charlotte.

[@lquirouette1]

"A whiskey cleanse should totally be a thing." Sounds good to me! Great video of 3 great whiskeys. Ardbeg is my favorite of the 3.

[@dereklap1159]

So interesting to hear your thoughts on Laphroaig 10. The Ardbeg was my first peated whiskey and I loved it. Having the Laphroaig at a bar recently I actually thought it was a little more drinkable over time than the Ardbeg. I have them tied in my ranking but I'd be curious to try them side by side and see if I feel the same.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I think you absolutely should!

[@bryan5884]

Good review. Always love Islay. For standard Islay bottling, my faves now are: Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig QC, Lagavulin 16. But casting the net beyond Islay, Ledaig 10, Talisker 10 and Longrow Peated will make up my Top 6 for peated whiskies for now.

[@tldanos]

Great video! Laphroaig 10 was my first peated whisky. I loved it then and have always kept it on hand. I’ve had Ardbeg 10 and thought it was incredible. I’ve never had any Lagavulin expression. Happy Holidays!

[@Coffeendonuts]

If you love Ardbeg and Laphroaig you will love Lagavulin. All three are exceptional whisky.

[@seanrose1720]

Lagavulin is great, they make great whiskey, but there's just something about Ardbeg. The 10 is such a great base expression too. Briny, savory, funky. It's a literal Southern barbecue in my mouth.

[@z0da709]

You know it's good when you're kids say "ewwww, what is that smell?!"

[@christinecamley]

Love, love, love Lagavulin 16 and all that I have ever tried and enjoyed of beautiful Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig!! Lag 16 was my gateway into peated scotch and I adore it! There’s so much delicious peated whisky! It’s my favourite!! Cheers!!

[@Coffeendonuts]

@@christinecamleytry the 8. I like it better. The abv @ 48% Carrie’s the flavors so well on such a young whiskey

[@christinecamley]

@@Coffeendonuts Okay!! Thanks so much!! I will try the 8 for sure!! Have an awesome day!! 🙂

[@joelgossmann5347]

They're all great Whiskies, really. Honestly, in my part of the world, the price on the Lagavulin is too damn high to warrant buying it over the 16. For the money Ardbeg 10 is the winner.

[@chrisb5986]

Lagavulin 16 is so damned good, I could give up other Islays, even the ones I also love.

[@RatafakTehPlachta]

imo ardbeg>lagavulin regardless of the price. laga is just a bit too dense, like a wall of flavours without any refreshing element whatsoever, like drinking old furniture. which is a good think, i think its delicious, but the roundness of the ardbeg with that berry aftertaste, perfect amount of smoke, and how much it keeps evolving once u pour it.. its like a singularity in a glass

[@salty_armorer4027]

Try living in my neck of the woods, Lagavulin 16 is $120-130 here, I can buy 2 bottles of Ardbeg 10 and have money left over, or one each of Ardbeg 10 and Laphroig 10 for a little bit more.

[@albertomolina3868]

Have made the leap a year ago and now love Islay Scotch. Took me 20 years buy hey! Ardbeg 10 is fantastic! I do prefer lagavulin 16 a half a point more but it is twice as much $$$$. Yes it is worth it but for regular enjoyment you cannot go wrong with Ardbeg 10 especially during colder months.

[@marcolupaioli5553]

Great video as always, here in Rome Italy i can find Legavulin 16 for 46euro, Laphroig quarter cask and 10 for 35euro and Ardbeg 10 38 euro. In order of preference Legavulin 16 , Laphroig quarter cask, Ardbeg 10 , Laphroig 10

[@Coffeendonuts]

Try Ardbeg Uigedial it’s an exceptional cask strength peated whisky. Ardbeg coreyvekkan is outstanding as well.

[@ConnahJay]

I'd love to see a Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength vs. Lagavulin 12 Cask Strength vs. Ardbeg Corryvreckan

[@spiced32]

Ardbeg 10 is my favourite, with Laga 16, Uigeadail, Port Charlotte etc running it close. Got a few Ardy 10 for bargain of the year earlier so we'll stocked up on it 🤣 Haven't bought the Laphroaig 10 before because its 40% here.

[@Coffeendonuts]

Laphroaig is decent but too expensive for a watered down 40 or 43 proof. They need to get that abv up

[@michaelhassler7446]

First time I've seen these compared with the Lagavulin 8. Everyone including myself has used Lagavulin 16 for the comparison, which I never thought was a fair fight. When I did the comparison it went Lagavulin 16, second Ardbeg 10, and last Laphroaig 10. I am interested in how you score the Lagavulin 8 against the two 10's.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea, didn't seem fair to do the 16. I give you that answer at the end :)

[@Reformed_Wolf]

I drank ardbeg 10 for the first time yesterday. Drank half the bottle and got punched in the mouth every sip! Didn't think I'd like it as much as the Lagavulin 16 at first but it was surprisingly good!

[@stevezane68]

In Australia we can only get the Laphroig 10 @ 40 ABV so For that reason I haven’t tried it, but I have tried the quarter cask and that is a real fine whiskey but I would still put the Ardbeg 10 in the front as a favourite. It’s depth of flavour and mouthfeel is second to none.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm also a big fan of the QC. Its quality and priced right

[@EuropaWill]

Good review thanks! I find your results interesting. Mine were reversed. I did a comparo between Laga 8 and Ardbeg 10 and though Ardbeg 10 shocked me with even more intense smoke qualities, i felt Laga 8 was more balanced, and finessed to my palate. Ardbeg 10 was just more heavy handed and has a bigger smack in the face of phenols. Both are really noteworthy and very high quality, but Laga 8 has a more special place in my glencairn neat or with a few drops of water. I think your choice of Ardbeg 10 came down to your bias of familiarity.

[@leojanuszewski1019]

Or perhaps he---like myself---have a personal preference for a more heavy-handed phenolic taste.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do tend to!

[@ETY20]

This one was fun. I can never decide between Ardbeg 10 and Laphroaig 10. Need to try them side by side sometime.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Its a good excuse!

[@gabrielvelazquez8328]

I used to drink maker’s Marks but after drinking the Lagavulin the Maker’s Mark doesn’t taste like much.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That is definitely a true statement.

[@rometimed1382]

Laphroaig 10 is amazing. I always have a Lagavulin 16 on hand but will try Ardbeg coming up.

[@ToxicCityOfficial]

Laphroaig 10 for the win

[@phillipbaritone3843]

12:54 you meant lagavulin 8

[@rickbolt1308]

Ardbeg 10 is a fantastic dram, well worth exploring - as a viking / saxon reenactor the finish reminds me of the campfire as it's dying down, or the smell of my clothes the next day after sitting round the fire at night!! Hopefully soon I'll be able to get to Islay for a Whisky pilgrimage!!😃🥃

[@michaelb1761]

I'm a fan of Laphroaig, and I'll admit the price where I live probably has something to do with it. Laphroaig 10 goes for $37, Ardbeg 10 for $55, and Lagavulin 8 for $65 (if they have it). Well, and I really like it. Cost has to play a part, though. I have a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail that cost $70, and I couldn't help but think, as much as I enjoyed it, I could have had 2 bottles of Laphroaig for just $4 more. I've gotten beyond that in subsequent pours, and just enjoy the additional complexity, IMO, of the Uigeadail.

[@zoltanlakoyt8665]

Hey! Interesting…lately I got into Islay Malts and any Laphroaig 10 I can find aroun is 40% abv. chill-filtered and aritificaly colored aswell…did they change it so drastically in a year?.. I don’t like to go under 43% so it makes me want to not try it

[@shibby67]

Great review! Ardbeg is next on my list to purchase. I like the Laphroaig 10 and love the Lagavulin 8 so far. Time to complete the hat trick!

[@Coffeendonuts]

Try Ardbeg 10, wee beastie 5, uigedail and correyvekkan. All are outstanding. Ardbeg imho is the best scotch. Any of their offerings are exceptional.

[@TheOldestSoul]

I've become a HUGE Islay scotch fiend after finding my taste for it. Before then, I was a Highland guy. I like em peaty and smoky as possible. Of these three, Ardbeg 10 and Lagavulin 8 are the two that I keep in my cabinet. The Laphroig 10 is just ok. I just don't find it as smoky and flavorful as the other two. I actually prefer the Laphroig Select over the 10. And if you like your whisky as smoky as possible..... maaaaan, lemme tell ya about that Ardbeg Wee Beastie! This is a good video on comparison of whiskies in the same price range tho. For a few dollars more... you could get the Bruichladdich Port Charlotte! Cheers!

[@dbunce10]

3 yrs. later, still great review. Thanks

[@georgikostakiev8852]

First peated whiskey that i got was Lephroaig 10 and i loved it then i got Ardbeg 10 and liked it more than the Lephroaig, now i have Port Charlotte 10 and still love the Ardbeg more. Also im new to whiskey but the peated ones are my favorite so far.

[@karllandegren9727]

Haven't had Ardbeg 10 yet but had Wee Beastie for New Years Eve last year and it absolutely blew my socks off. The meaty-bacony-BBQ flavor was something I'd never found in a whisky before and it was amazing. Going to get a sample pack this Christmas which contains the 10, An Oa and Wee Beastie. It's gonna be a good Christmas :)

[@Sman7290]

The Wee Beastie has all the flavors of the 10, but they are all distinctly separate. The 10 has them all incorporated together. They're both good.

[@HistoryNut-1701]

But which is the smokiest? I’ve got the Ardbeg 10. I’m looking to try something that’s even Smokier.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

At that level you're dealing with different types of smoke. Smokies? Get Octomore :)

[@fortyofforty5257]

Do you drink the higher abv's "neat"?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do, but I get why some dont

[@fortyofforty5257]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Do you chill them, or chill the glass, or is room temperature fine? I have been drinking them at room temperature, but I'm really new to this world (from wine, where temperature is really important).

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

@fortyofforty5257 ideally you don't want it too hot. Somewhere around 65 degrees is ideal, but there's A LOT of wiggle room and temp doesn't matter THAT much unless it's extreme. Ice and chilling the glass will dull the flavor a bit, so if you're having a tough time with the higher ABV then chilling will help.

[@fortyofforty5257]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Thank you for your advice. It's a new world to explore for me, and I'm enjoying it immensely.

[@edwardo70]

Ardbeg was my first scotch period! The Laphroaig 10 is my favorite scotch currently!

[@lancealbon46]

I haven’t tried the Ardbeg 10 but I have had the Laphroaig 10 and then I’ve had the Ardbeg Uigeadail and Lagavulin 16. The Lagavulin 16 is my number 1 Whisky. I absolutely love my Lagavulin 16 - love it! The Laphroaig 10 we get here in New Zealand is the 40% ABV though, and I do enjoy it with it’s heavy smoke. The Ardbeg Uigeadail is a very close second to the Lagavulin 16 which is just so much more creamy and drinkable.

[@tronzen9393]

I like the background music on this video.very smokey.

[@jesseg8298]

My first peated whiskey was Lagavulin 11 offerman edition. I like to take a sip of it neat first and then mix it with coke. From what I remember it was really good. After that I started to learn more about islay scotch. I then Tried Lagavulin 8, Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig 10 and Arbeg 10. The lagavulin 8 was my least favorite. And laphroaig is my first choice. I thought the Ardbeg was ALMOST identical to the Laphroaig but I felt there was a slightly smokier taste in the Laphroaig which I really enjoy. I am curious how the Lagavulin Offerman edition would stack up now that I have more experience. I have a brand new bottle but am hesitant to open it since it's no longer available, it actually went up $100 in value since I bought it.

[@jelliamesott1]

Bro, you mix it with Coke? You like to put ketchup on your steak, too?

[@davebellewood897]

Ardbeg 10 is by far my favorite Scotch. Around $50 in my area and well worth it IMO.

[@albertomolina3868]

I so agree!

[@firebladeclements]

All 3 are great! Depends on the mood and what your looking for at the moment.

[@jackthepickledhound]

The Lag8 is nice and clean like a good menthol cigarette. The Ardbeg10 is an expensive cigar and the Laph10 is your frat brother daring you to hold that first bong hit til you cry. I agree with the gimick, Laph10 @43% doesn't offer much by itself, it does add the peat to a stale dram if you add a splash. I don't smoke much anymore except barley malt. I had my first Laph10 in a restaurant, the looks I got from the other people were hysterical. "Where's the fire?" and "what the hell is that smell" as the waiter brought it over. Loved it. Hate paying for half a bottle in one small glass though. So now I just buy the whole bottle and drink with you guys. Thanks Covid.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

We get to try less things, but I have a lot more bottles!

[@northeastshooter5135]

I can't agree more Laphroaig 10 is immediate with a smoke hit while Ardbeg 10 rushes in with some shock and then the smoke slowly emerges and lingers. The Smoke of both are similar and very enjoyable. In some ways Laphroaig 10 is more smoke . less time.

[@kurtmotzkus650]

My first smoked whisky was the Talisker 10 and i love it. my nexst botle vil for sure be the Ardbeg 10. ;)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have a bottle of that next to me!

[@kurtmotzkus650]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I dont think you vil ship it to Denmark for free. :)

[@Bradsyoutube11]

When you review Lagavulin 16, will you do a quick comparison with the 8 year and talk about if it’s worth going up to the 16 or if the 8 is just as good/close enough. Thanks! Great episode

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Sure will

[@daanvdwielen8760]

You've probably had your answer already but imho Lag 16 is like sitting on a nice leather sofa near a heartfire in winter, the 8 is that same day but sitting outside near a campfire. 8 is smokier and packs more of a punch while 16 is smooth and more refined. I prefer the 8 myself and would compare it with Caol Ila 12 as most closely related one. Out of the bunch (including Laphraoig 10/QC and select (I don't recommend the select)) I like the Ardbeg best.

[@KAFKUBA]

I'm between Laphroaig and Ardbeg... love both. I drink Lagavulin in bars but save my money for the others

[@richardgillette5759]

Price needs to be factored in. Laphroaig used to be same price as Ardbeg. Once the 25% tariff on single malts was added a lot of companies (Laphroaig/Lagavullin) continued to jack up their price in addition to the 25%. Ardbeg didn't do that. That's a big reason why Ardbeg is just a better company making better Scotch.

[@steveno7058]

This is true. Lagavulin is ridiculously expensive now. Ardbeg is still about the same price.

[@xiamengbaby]

The Ardbeg Corryvrecken and Uigeadail (forgive my misspelling) both jumped by $20 a bottle by me while the Ten went up $5.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats a good point and will factor into the next "versus" episode.

[@kevinwong8359]

All great, love lagavulin 8 for a great frequent sipper

[@drd8251]

These three whiskies are the ones I wanted to see comparisons on. I’m currently tasting and comparing the Lagavulin 8 and the Ardbeg 10. I tried Laphroig 10 years ago and disliked it because it tasted too smoky. If I was going to introduce someone to peated whiskies, I’d start with Lagavulin 8. To me, it tasted fruitier, more complex, smoother, and less peaty than the Ardbeg 10. I’m likely to keep both bottles in my pantry, but I prefer the Ardbeg, just like I prefer spicer salsas to mild ones. YOLO.

[@garylethbridge6220]

always enjoy your reviews.👍 i buy your suggestions if affordable and I have never been disappointed. winner is 102 the runner up is 92 in Ontario but it sounds like its worth the extra 10 dollars. Cheers 🍻

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Do it!

[@marcoc2706]

Should probably start with less smoky one and move to more smoky ones?

[@ronr9423]

Great video Bill. 😎. My next pour will be Ardbeg 10 🤤🤤

[@Silfverr]

These glasses have stems for a reason - use them :) Especially when doing a tasting.

[@zedman8720]

Great video Bill. The background is Bruichladdich Blue. I love it! An homage to Islay!

[@craigdlazarus]

Ardbeg 10 for me!! Would love to see Ardbeg 10 vs Laphroaig QC!! Keep 'em coming...thanks

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's a fun idea!

[@WilbertoCarlos]

Laphroaig tastes and smells like a leather store that has been set on fire. And then the fire was put out with base whisky. Then everything was put in a bottle.

[@Honestly__now]

Lol

[@fusemunk]

Just a note: Laphroaig at 43% abv can't be non-chill filter, it would need to be 46% and above.

[@scotchandscripture]

Aw man, some quality bottles on display here... I think the Laga 8 is great, but the 16 is another level and such a classic Islay.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I actually have an episode on Lagavulin coming out tomorrow!

[@revolvermaster4939]

This just popped up in my feed again! I could probably mix all 3 of these together and be happy .

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats a good idea!

[@revolvermaster4939]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary think I’ll actually try that when I get home tomorrow

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Report back!

[@revolvermaster4939]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I used 1oz/ea, neat. It’s not very good, has a bitter finish that’s not reminiscent of any of the 3. I’ll finish this with my cigar, but won’t be mixing these 3 again. With a splash of water and getting towards the end, it’s a little better, but nowhere near as good as the individual constituents.

[@eLSyDro]

One thing to cleanse ur palate and l is alternate a low peat or no peat whisky like a Highland, or even bourbon works well, to excentuate the smoke/peat notes imo becomes more vivid. To cleanse nonalcoholic I like coffee, water and typ when sipping time, sip comeback later take another sip, might be hard to do for a video tho As for cardamom, i would think of nutmeg being closer or at least the dried cardamom, goes excellently in a chai

[@brego129]

Out of this list I am: 1. Laphroaig 2. Lagavulin 3. Ardbeg Ardbeg has the clear winning stats at NCF and 46% ABV, but I just don't like it's peat style vs Laphroaig and Lagavulin.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats a totally fair analysis. Its a very different profile

[@chrisvessey6237]

Yes yes! Ardbeg 10 has a DEFINITE second wave per sip. 2nd wave different from 1st

[@cnkirch1215]

I’ve had Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 8, Lagavulin 16, and Ardbeg Corryvrecken all in the past 2-3 weeks. I personally tend to prefer somewhat higher ABV whiskies, so I go back and forth between preferring the Lagavulin 8 and Ardbeg 10. Really depends on the day for me, but the 48% abv for Lagavulin does give it a little extra staying power. For the more expensive bottles, Lagavulin 16 is quite simply a beautiful whisky. It’s complex, light, almost a hair delicate if that makes sense. Not what you expect for a peated whisky. Corryvrecken in comparison is intense while also complex, and an incredible experience. I do think the higher ABV really helps here. Corryvrecken is the best of the bunch and it’s not close imo.

[@xllvr]

Funny enough Ardbeg 10 is the same price as the Lagavulin 16 here for me and the Corryvreckan only another 22 USD more. Any recommendations which to go for?

[@paulm749]

Where I'm located, all three of these are priced very close. For the money, I have to go with the clean, sharp, simple flavor of the Lagavulin 8. The current bottlings of the Laphroaig and Ardbeg 10 year olds are just a bit flat in comparison. Also love the pale, natural color of the Lagavulin - it's not trying to be something it isn't.

[@liteldramerboy]

Why didn’t you use Laga 16 intead of the 8?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

The 8 is more comparable to the others

[@burkehare01]

Mate so many good whisky from my beloved nation. We have a another beloved alcoholic drink. You should try Buckfast it has a real kick to it. Happy to post over a bottle to you bud :)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ive never heard of it before. Whats it like? If you're that excited about it then so am i!

[@lecheff4836]

heck yeah i get the grassy lemongrass/ alfalfa horsefeed hint in there for me. in ardbeg 10 good stuff. i do admit i had to power through first two shots before i could start picking apart its flavors. my first islay😱

[@raulalfonsin9975]

Stuning channel ! And laphroaig 10 CS?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I've had it, it's awesome, but I haven't done a video on it. Buy it if you are doubtingA

[@rosspiano88]

Lagavulan 8 my favorite, but Laphroig quarter cask is a strong contender

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

What is your pick? Who's next?

[@mikeb4469]

What if you did Scotch "regionals"; Islay, Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Campbeltown. Then you do an ultimate Scotch VS. with the winners from each region?

[@FilmBuffBros]

I am not a huge fan of most Islay Scotch I've tried but I love the Lagavulin 16 - I think you will too. I am going to try the Ardbeg 10 this weekend - thanks to your review.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

@@FilmBuffBros you'll love it!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I like this idea

[@PaulWalker87]

Great video! I love your thoughtfulness and conversation nature. I am surprised that you haven't reviewed the Lagavulin 16 yet! It's such a classic.

[@steveno7058]

Great video! Ardbeg 10 is amazing. Just had a dram of it last night. But my favorite entry level heavily peated Scotch is Ledaig 10. Goes for about $45-$50 just like Ardbeg 10. The Ledaig has a BBQ smoke profile with tropical fruit, delicious!

[@xiamengbaby]

Ledaig 10, though not an Islay, could compete well in that peated lineup. The Ledaig 13 Amontillado finish, though twice the price, is cask strength and absolutely phenomenal.

[@jackthepickledhound]

Ah a peat by any other name brings the same smile. Except the Laph10.

[@paulcaswell2813]

@@xiamengbaby Shouldn't that be 'phenolomenal'? ;-)

[@scottxu]

Ledaig is more oily than all the Islay ones.

[@znawcamuzy9976]

I like Laphroaig 10 but it tastes just like good vodka with smokiness, Ardbeg and Caol Ila are much better cause they are oily and have some sweet tones too.

[@garycollinge633]

For someone that has such a great understanding of islay whiskey how have you never tried lagavulin 16 already??

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I know right?

[@groberti]

Both Lag 8 and Ardbeg 10 are decilicous whiskies! But there is something about the Lagavulin type smoke... briny, meaty, kind of sea weedy.. mmm 😄Very similar smoke in the 8 and 16, you can tell it is Lagavulin even in blind tasting. Ardbeg 10 is a bit more complex than the Lag 8, but that Lagavulin smoke just wins for me. Laphroaig 10 on the other hand I don't feel is in the same league as the other two. Maybe the Laphroaig QC would've faired better in the comparison. By the way I get the same second act in the Ardbeg 10, I love it! 😁 Have you tried the Uigeadail btw? Sherried Ardbeg 54.2%, with a small drop of water opens up and has some nice acts as well 😁😁 Damn these Islay whiskies are so good.. even without smoke they are delicious and intense (I am looking at you Bunna 12)

[@nejcradojcic3896]

Please do Ardbeg Uigeadail vs Lagavulin 16

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I like this idea...

[@cnkirch1215]

Uigeadail vs Corryvrecken vs Lagavulin 16 and please invite me lol

[@AlexDraut]

It would be cool to see you review some more of the Bruichladdich line. I know you did the Classic Laddie but I'd be curious to your thoughts on the Port Charlotte and Octomore. Or Black Art if you can find it haha.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Black Art is likely not an option. I can find it but am not willing to pay for it. Thats also why I havent done any Octomore. However, port Charlotte will happen for sure

[@AlexDraut]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Yeah I definitely understand. I happened upon an Octomore in Kentucky but I haven't seen it anywhere else. That and Black Art seem like something you have to search for and make a trip to grab them.

[@jath810]

Just my personal choices from these 3 distilleries: 1a Ardbeg Uigeadail 1b Lagavulin 16 2 Ardbeg 10 3 Ardbeg An Oa 4 Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength 5 Laphroaig 10 Haven't seen the Lagavulin 8 around here yet.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats interesting... I cant say I am a big fan of the An Oa

[@erikguthrie8578]

port charlotte 10 has entered the chat.. haven't watched this yet but I recently did a comparison of pc10 vs ardbeg 10 and preffered the pc10, dunno where my preferences would lie with laga 8 and laphroaig 10 in the mix though edit after watching: definitely am with you on the laphroaig 10, really think it would be better at 46-48% like they do with quarter cask. Really like the ardbeg 10 it's a more well rounded spirit than the laga 8 imo. That being said I really enjoy the laga 8 on the finish especially

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I should get my hands on some PC10

[@erikguthrie8578]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary yes you should :)

[@steveno7058]

Love me some Port Charlotte 10. But isn't that a higher price range then Ardbeg10? Cost $20 more where I'm at.

[@erikguthrie8578]

@@steveno7058 for ardbeg 10 yes, it's around $45 for me but the laphroaig 10, port charlotte and lagavulin 8 are all right around 60- 65..so I guess for value ardbeg 10 is the way to go lol

[@ThatSuckzz]

For me personally, for all the standard 8/10/12 yo Islay's, PC is definitely the favourite for me. After that it would be Ardbeg and Lagavulin.

[@jasrfjr]

It surprised me that the Ardbeg had a higher ppm than the Laphroiag. The Laphroiag strikes me as being more heavily peated. I love the Laphroiag 10. But, I am a fan of peat. I still need to try the Lagavulin. You?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I finally tried the Lagavulin 16 this year a couple months ago. Definitely check out the vid. I agree that it's surprising the ppm of Ardbeg is higher than Laphroaig

[@marcwhiskey]

Love the Lagavulin 8 and Ardbeg 10. I'm about to get a great deal on the GOT Lagavulin 9. Hoping it's as good as the 8.

[@pietergoosen3665]

The Ardbeg 10 for me has a TCP note on the nose and taste, which, for some reason is quite enjoyable. The smoke is an burnt ashy pine needles On your note about the second wave, yeah, Ardbeg 10 hits you a second rime and it just carry on and on and on...

[@paulcaswell2813]

If you've had Ardbeg as a nightcap the night before, when you wake up in the morning, the 'n'th wave hits you... It's remarkable stuff :-)

[@stevezane68]

I love Ardbeg 10, definitely a favourite and a real quality whiskey. As for the Lagavulin I have both the 8 and the 16 in my collection, the 16 is a grand whiskey but for some strange reason I tend to like the 8 more. Taste is a funny thing. But truth be told you can’t beat the Ardbeg, I like the An Oa too😁

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats funny, the An Oa is my least favorite Ardbeg

[@jeremybamgbade]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary mine too, the peat was turned wayyyyy down with that bottle..very disappointing.

[@christianvannereux2547]

I have those three bottles in my bar ... great whisky . My favorite is Cao Ila but you didn t tast it

[@athena03000]

3 of my favs. I often get an undertone of coca-cola in the laphroaig & ardbeg, and hints of cooked pear skins in the background on the lagavulin. Fun review, I like the comparisons 👍

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have a weird question... have you ever mixed these with coke? I swear I can't drink Jack without tasting coke because I've had so many of them

[@athena03000]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary yes, used lagavulin. I think it’s called a smokey-cokey? Not bad, but it feels a bit disgraceful to the whisky, lol.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

For sure... I got some heat mixing my QC with coke on one of my first live streams... so I made sure to pour a second one just to rub it in!

[@athena03000]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary that’s the way to do it! 😆

[@chrisb5986]

I noticed you did the Laphroaig 10 last. Its like you have had them before.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Never said I hadn't

[@paulcaswell2813]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary LOL!

[@jasonallan375]

Laphroaig is amazing! No questions! Ardbeg and Luguvalan also kick ass, so no loosers here!! 😀

[@superodfx]

Which is the most medicinal tasting scotch you know of whiskey friend?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'd say probably Laphroaig

[@JokisenTontsa]

Great timing again. Two weeks ago my friend told me he was offered some really smoky whisky and turned out it was Ardbeg 10 and I got interested trying it (he didn't recommend trying, but he's not a whisky enthusiast so what does he know hah). A week ago I was at a bar and ordered Laphroaig 10 and I didn't like it haha. But I'll definitely test Ardbeg 10 next week.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

If you don't like it, you can send the rest to me!

[@JokisenTontsa]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Hah. My friend recommended buying a small bottle in case I don't like it. But I told him I'll buy a big one because if I don't like it, then at least I'll always have some whisky. Now I have many bottles but they're all empty, which is depressing sight.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That is sad... most of mine are half empty I hate when I finish one

[@JokisenTontsa]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Bad news. I like it. Can't send it and soon all my bottles are empty again.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Awww that's ok. Enjoy!

[@robingrajeda1562]

Laphroaig 10 is why I drink scotch. I have hundreds of bottles of scotch, and multiple expressions of every distillery in Islay, and to this day, gimmicky or not, Laphroaig is my favorite.

[@CloudyMcCloud00]

I always have to do a double take when I watch American reviews. Over here (UK) we only get Laphroaig 10 at 40% (as well as Glenmorangie 10, etc.)! 😯

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats sad. That 3% is nice

[@CloudyMcCloud00]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary My Laph10 is nearly done. Next up is Laga8! Thx for the reviews! 🥃

[@xiamengbaby]

At 12:55 you referred to the Lagavulin 8 as "Laphroaig 8". I think you might've oversampled the three of them by then. 😆

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I was worried I was gonna do that. Theyre very close when you're saying them both a lot

[@xiamengbaby]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I know. I just wanted to kid you about it.

[@revolvermaster4939]

I love Islay whiskies and also Balvenie Week of Peat!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! Love that you're commenting while watching.

[@revolvermaster4939]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary cuz I have no patience and I’m sipping on the 8 with an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8. Enjoyed your review enough to sub.

[@trevors11]

Love Islay, still need to try Ardbeg 10 though! Next do affordable mainstream bourbons! (ie: Wild Turkey, Makers Mark, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace)

[@MrPsiman]

Port Charlotte 10 is about the same price range and you probably would have picked it over the rest. $55-ish in SoCal

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'll need to give it a chance!

[@MrPsiman]

Ledaig 10 is another peaty $50-ish must have that is probably better than all of those

[@JOZoSo.]

You wrote methol as a tasting note

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ah, typo? It happens :)

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

I am buying my 1st peated whisky this weekend buying Ardbeg 10 I do not know peated scotch

[@vincentd.centenophd263]

So, how did it go?

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

@@vincentd.centenophd263 great love Ardbeg 10 the taste is smoky a slight hint of sea but faint it has a light sweetness to it as well I love it. The nose is interesting smoky but I tell ya there is this odd hint of the smell of a bad aid. I know totally weird but for me it's there.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats pretty common. If you have Laphroaig 10 you'll find that you get the same smell

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I have heard people refer to an iodine smell with some peated islays is that what people refer to when they say iodine?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'd say it's a different thing.

[@BrickFilmsCinema]

Idk man, I get a lot of fruit on the nose of lagavulin 8, specifically tropical fruits like mango.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Very cool. Thats a tough note to get!

[@Vadperkelt]

Port Charlotte the best peated Islay whisky!