I've been mad at this for a while. | Ardbeg 10 REVIEW

[@marcovanboekel7419]

Thank you for your review. I am glad that Ardbeg Ten is better now than a few years ago. It is an old love of mine too. I didn't like Ardbeg 5 yo. It was not vibrant enough. I also prefer the Port Charlotte 10 yo. I have bought it thanks to you.

[@Gwhisky]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it, Marco! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@jackthepickledhound]

I'm kinda impressed that you can really differentiate different Ardbeg10's. Still the least expensive by me. So it's still the King. I found that WeeBeastie and Lagavulin 8 were more comparable and that the Ardbeg10 had some nice age and lost that crazy youthful liveliness.

[@Gwhisky]

I'd definitely agree with that. The 10 is more sophisticated for sure. I like the liveliness of the 5, though. Honestly it's a mood thing more than a quality thing for me. Cheers Jack. 🥃

[@tudevoid]

The 5 is so good! Very smoked apple and pear in it

[@jackthepickledhound]

@@tudevoid Good young peat is good. I preferred the Lag 8. Both bottles half full for over a year, the Wee Beastie was still a beast

[@jeffmill999]

Nice.. I have an unopen liter of Ardbeg 10...$52us no tax at my Phnom Penh store. Time to crack it open.. I cannot get the Port Charlotte 10... Just an older NAS..or the other 10. Talisker I can get...But, have the DE...it is 10+.. Nice review buddy. I am single again and kind of busy with interviewing local talent.. Cheers..

[@Gwhisky]

Hah thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to leave a comment. Enjoy the single life buddy! 😉

[@BanjoSick]

I love the Uigeadail. Can't resist that christmas sherry note. I was really let down, when I tried the 10Y last summer. I might give it another try, maybe in the miniature bootle set with the Wee Beastie and the An Oa.

[@Gwhisky]

Hope it's one of the better ones. Glad you're a fan of the Uigeadail. Another one that's inconsistent but capable of greatness!

[@TheDailyHayes]

Uigeadail is my favorite Ardbeg but it is getting more expensive by the month. You might want to try Kilchoman Sanaig and no I am not a salesman.

[@PezrulezHaakon]

I love the Ardbeg core range. Corry is my fav. The 10yo for me is calmer and slightly more balanced than the 5yo. But I can't rule one over the other. Both are good for diffrent reasons. I've never been intrested in the over priced special releases. I won't pay an additional 100 bucks just for a story on a sub 100 dollar whisky. Thank you for the intresting review 🤗

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks for watching. I tend to avoid the special releases myself. Usually good, always overpriced! 🥃

[@lloydumali2136]

This is pleasant to hear. I remember your Top 10 not long ago. I agree with you that the Wee Beastie is good stuff!

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers Lloyd! 🥃

[@maltedbarleyman7834]

Great review. I personally prefer the Wee Beastie. It's darker than the 10 and slightly sweeter. I think it might be sherried a bit. Anyway I normally go for the Corryvreckan. That stuff is incredible. I normally don't like spending that much on an nas, but it's so damn good.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah I'm considering picking up the Corry these days. I haven't had it in ages. Good stuff!

[@sunryse111]

Like you, Geoff, it was Ardbeg that first turned me on to Islay whiskies. But I too have been less than delighted with recent bottlings. Slainte!

[@Gwhisky]

There's still some stuff from the brand, but the inconsistency is definitely annoying. Especially when so many other whiskies are safer bets. Cheers Victor. 🥃

[@benjamintreitz1647]

Bro I agree w/you 100%. Recently had the 10yr for our wedding anniversary. Was so disappointed, almost ruined the evening. BUT: had Kilkerran 16 after, which more than compensated for the bad experience.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Hey Geoff nice review as always. When I first started tasting whisky I hated hearing 'this bottle isn't what it used to be'. It always made me feel like I missed the 'golden days' or I'm paying more for an inferior product. Now that I know more about the industry and the making of the process I realise these things will happen as demand increases but it doesn't necessarily mean the end product is shit. In a couple of years we'll get used to the new bottles and it won't feel as stark a change but we can and will still reminisce about the good old days :) It's a fluid and evolving industry and I'm just happy to be able to see the changes. Cheers my friend, always a pleasure to watch your videos 🥃

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah there are plenty of distilleries like Tobermory or Royal Brackla where we see a return to form. Things aren't always getting worse! 🥃

[@TheDailyHayes]

Yes, some of the treasures of yesteryear are long gone however, we hold the ultimate power. Uigeadail is my favorite Ardbeg but it is getting much more expensive by the month. I hate to even mention this but distillers will keep increasing the prices if we are willing to pay it. There is nothing like true Islay Scotch but all of us will be drinking a lot less if prices continue to increase at the rate they have been.

[@traviskingdon3636]

Great result Geoff. My most recent Ardbeg 10s were great and I was so shocked when you put the Talisker above it on your list. I’m crazy for the Port Charlotte 10 though! What’s with the Mariokart in the background again dude? Is it like some Easter egg thing you got going on?

[@Gwhisky]

Nah it's just some guys signature sound that he puts in his beats. It's annoying, actually. Hah. 🥃

[@PaulAlabama]

Ukrainian here. Thanks for your support! Such a warm feeling to see Ukrainian flag on the video from one of my fav channels. ❤️

[@BanjoSick]

I mean this guy lives in Taiwan, so he really means it.

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers Pavlo! We're seeing incredible resolve from the Ukranian people! 💪🇺🇦 And yes, I definitely mean it! 😉

[@sorinsrn5442]

Slava Ukraina!!! True heroes never die, they live on. Stay strong and safe brother!!!

[@b.benjamineriksson6030]

@@Gwhisky I'm gonna pretend it's the Swedish flag

[@bertko1710]

Just picked up a bottle of this for reasonable duty-free price. Hope it will be good

[@utoobia]

Hmm. Few weeks ago I drank one of the mini bottles decanted from an Ardbeg 10 I bought 6 years ago. Compared it side by side to a brand new bottle. Maybe my tastes aren’t sophisticated enough, but I tried to discern a difference and could not. One other thing I’ve noticed about the 10 and the 5, they seem to benefit from time in the glass more than most whiskies. I’ve compared a glass 15 minutes after pouring with a glass an hour after pouring. Difference was very pronounced.

[@Gwhisky]

It's very possible there was minimal difference. To be honest, my latest bottle is a good return to form, and I might not be able to tell it apart from the good older stuff! 🥃

[@yoursinsincerely39]

Like you, one of my first Islay loves. And shockingly, Ardbeg core ranges have started showing a distinct batch variation. I haven't enjoyed my recent bottles like I used to. It somehow lost its lovely smoked bacon and pastrami notes. I get smoked ham, sharp cheese and a citrus dryness usually associated with some white wines. I'm glad you got a good bottle. I hope my next one is better. Cheers mate!

[@Gwhisky]

I'd agree with that overall. There was a more savoury element to the older stuff. I wouldn't say this recent bottle is a full return to form from them, but it is better. Btw, if you're looking for bacon, the new Talisker 10 has loads of it. It's also a bit more feisty. Imo it's a step up from the older stuff. Worth a go if you haven't had it yet - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it. Cheers my friend! 🥃

[@yoursinsincerely39]

@@Gwhisky ​ I have yet to taste the new Talisker. I do hear good things. I have a bottle from 2018. While, pretty decent it was nothing special. I do like the Talisker profile though. And find myself going for the 18 more often. But yes, the new 10 is on my radar. On another note, my recent bottle of Uigeadal is better than the last two. Ardbeg finally listening to us and making their core range great again? Am I asking for too much?

[@Gwhisky]

@@yoursinsincerely39 Interesting. One can only hope. I'll have to revisit the Oogie at some point. However that will have to wait. Next up in the Ardbeg wishlist is a newer Corry. Cheers! 🥃

[@kevinnordby4808]

Great review as always. Please do the Corryvreckan!!!

[@Dan-hn1lx]

I love peat and Ardbeg is good whiskey but it does lack a bit of depth there is some sweetness underneath the peat but its not pulling me back in for more. I've had several expressions and own a 10 year old and the An Oa. Laphroaig hits me right in the sweet spot especially the 48 plus abv versions.

[@rudranildhar527]

Can we expect a comparison between Ardbeg 10 vs New Talisker 10 ?

[@Gwhisky]

Sadly the Talisker 10 is finished. If I pick up a bottle before this Ardbeg 10 is done I think that's a great idea!

[@rudranildhar527]

@@Gwhisky Thanks a lot

[@NicStride]

Hey Geoff/Jeff/G-Man with the whiskers, have you ever tried some 6:04 Big Peat? It's a whiskey that I'm pretty interested in but don't see many reviews from by creators that I enjoy/respect. Thanks for the review, I've been hesistant to get an Ardbeg cause I know it's a cult and all that, but I can get a Laphroaig for half as much and a Lagavulin 16 (Or even PC10) for like, 10 euros more here in France and think I'll probably go with those rather than trying to hunt down an Ardbeg (I've never seen a bottle in real life yet), especially if the Ardberts are phoning it in at the moment! :)

[@Rohit_M]

Great review Geoff....I am still doing well with the Ugi however, I need to get my hands on the Ardbeg 10. Glad to hear your comment on Port Charlotte 10 vs. Ardbeg 10. I Agree with you on Wee Beastie.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks Rohit! 🥃

[@garrynarmstrong6790]

Great review, just picked a bottle up so hopefully it’s not disappointing, it was 30% off retail so can’t complain. I’m planning to pick up the Port Charlotte next thanks for the info

[@Gwhisky]

Both great bottles. I'll be curious to hear which one you prefer if you get the chance to do a side-by-side! 🥃

[@TheDailyHayes]

One additional mention. I have recently tried some Islay scotch's such as McClelland's and Scarabus that are for those on a budget to see if Ardbeg 10 can be replaced. To my dismay, even as Ardbeg has lost some of its appeal, those others don't match up. The less costly bunch have a harsh bite which is not worth the effort since the peat is simply not there. Again, as I have mentioned in other posts, Kilchoman Sanaig is a better substitute. That said, I am enjoying an Ardbeg 10 at this very moment and although somewhat disappointed it is still better than the lower cost Islay's.

[@Gwhisky]

I agree. I've always preferred the entry level Islay single malts over a lot of the "mystery malts" (that are usually Caol Ila) that are released with a lot of peat and very little age. Cheers.

[@colewunderlich7128]

Have you tried Machir bay? Curious how you think it stacks up to Sanaig and the 10.

[@cmbart1]

I hadn't realized it but now as I watch your video I DO think there is some bottling inconsistency in the Ardbeg 10. I'd thought it was just my palate changing but maybe not. It isn't my first choice either but I still like it.

[@Gwhisky]

It used to be much more consistent. Seems that's been lost over the last few years, unfortunately.

[@PSNeko]

I only am into my second bottle and still in love. For me still one of my favourites. I don't rebuy too many bottles😬

[@Gwhisky]

Glad you're liking it, Lukas!

[@bluesmanen1]

I've had a few bottles over quite a few years now and I've always found Ardbeg 10yo as one of the best whisky from Islay. But I recently recived an Ardbeg 10yo from my old father as a gift, and that specific bottle was bottled in 2008, so it was distilled in 1998. I friend of mine sent me 2 samples of Ardbeg 10yo from 2019 and 2021, to compere with the one from 2008 and both of us was really blown away by the big difference.....the one from 2008 was SO much better in every possible way. The other 2 was, like really cheap versions of the one from 2008. The difference was so big that I really don't know if I'm gonna buy any more Ardbeg 10yo?? I'm gonna enjoy the one from 2008 as long as possible, and share it with friends, so they get the opertunety to taste it. I really think that Ardbeg should step up a bit regarding the 10YO. So my new favorite peated from Islay now is the Port Charlotte 10YO, no doubt. And the exploration series is great, atleast the 2 I've yet tasted, PAC:01 2011 and MC:01 2009

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah the change happens so gradually that it's hard to notice until you get the opportunity to do those kinds of side-by-sides. I tasted a 2010 Uigeadail against a modern one last year and the difference was striking! But like you I take solice in the fact that we've got Bruichladdich giving us some epic whiskies as an alternative! 🥃

[@bluesmanen1]

@@Gwhisky I agree, the Port Charlotte 10yo is an amazing dram. Cheers🌞

[@wp2746]

Luckily Ardbeg uses bottling dates on the back of the bottle to differentiate their batches, so we can keep track which ones are the better ones. Sad to hear that they aren’t consistent anymore. Was afraid of this so been skipping them since 2 years, but I enjoyed them before that very much.

[@Gwhisky]

Well it seems to be luck of the draw when it comes to Ardbeg bottles these days, particularly with the 10 and the Uigeadail. Not a brand to write off completely though, they still can put out some great stuff!

[@Hargiwald]

Used to have alot of Tens and Uigies when I first got into whisky about 10-15 years ago. (Especially Uigies - probably drank more of that expression than I'll ever drink of any other whisky expression). Then rising prices kind of made me forget about whisky altogether for a while, and when I came back Ardbeg seemed to have become more of a hype machine, instead of a great distillery. Nevertheless, I recently bought that "Monsters of Smoke" tasting pack to try the Ten (along with the Wee Beastie) - and I really enjoyed the Ten. Of course that may be an outlier, but I'm really liking that 200 ml bottle of the Ten. Especially the nose is great, but the palette is very enjoyable too, if just a tad soft - it could do with a being a bit fuller. Still, it's kind of like rekindling an old flame. Happy to hear indications that maybe this wasn't just an outlier. Will probably buy a full bottle soon. Still not going to try a modern bottling of Uigedail though, for fear of disappointment and ruined memories.

[@Gwhisky]

I was on a steady diet of 10s and Oogies myself back in the day. This new 10 is a nice (near) return to form. Still haven't seen any indication of that happening with the Oogie yet, unfortunately.

[@Hargiwald]

@@Gwhisky One can hope! But I guess we shouldn't hold our breaths.

[@CWunderA]

Ardbeg 10 was also my first love and I too have been INCREDIBLY disappointed with them ever since ~2018. The 10, Uigeadail, corryvreckan all massive letdowns (the 5 and scortch were pretty good though). It's so bad that my 2020 bottle of the 10 tastes far worse than my 2017 bottle of the 10 that's been sitting with only the heel left for years. Good to hear they are finally turning the corner. What was the bottle code on this one? That would tell us what year this came from.

[@Gwhisky]

This was from 2021 or 2022. It was recent, anyway. The bottle has been gone for a while. I hope they are turning a corner. I never know what I'm getting when I buy modern Ardbegs! 🥃

[@nickashton3049]

I bought a bottle of the 10 early this year, it was bottled in Jan 2023 & I've only recently opened it. Unfortunately it will be the last time that I buy an Ardbeg, as it's a massive disappointment. It's nothing like I remembered it to be, as it just tastes of lemon & brine with hardly any peat or smoke to it.

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

I tried it a few times but never really jived with it... I'm aware I wasn't yet really into peat though (although I did love Laphroaig right off the bat). Crazy deal popped up today, I had to pull the trigger. Glad to give this another chance.

[@Gwhisky]

Is it any better? 🥃

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

@@Gwhisky Yet to arrive, it could take 3 weeks from this specific retailer. I won't be bored waiting though, a beautiful 1l bottle of Balblair 15 just arrived in the mail... Whisky is making me poor, fast! Still worth it!

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

@@Gwhisky I don't understand what I did not like about this previously, this is delicious stuff. Someone described it as lemon and cigar ash (in the best way possible)... now I can only taste that! lol.

[@martihsb]

Great whisky indeed, but surprisingly i've tried as well the Ardbeg 5 and i like it even more! More peated and intense and it costs far less money.

[@Gwhisky]

It's definitely more feisty! Good stuff! 🥃

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thanks for taking the time to do a mini comparison to the 5. Seems you’ve done justice to Ardbeg. Peated pleasures, FTW

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks for watching, buddy! 🙏🥃

[@hankbankster9700]

What is the bottling date on this one? I have a 2021 edition which is vastly infeior to the 2019 bottling I had before. The 2021 is sour/bitter across the line and thin, while the 2019 was more sweet and move more vibrant across the board. Needless to say, I will aim for other brands for peated whisky, as long as Ardbeg keep churning out special edition sillyness, instead of maintaining their cask-policy and make the core range competitive and pleasant again.

[@Gwhisky]

I finished that bottle about a month back. Sorry, I forget the date. It was relatively recent, but I don't recall the year. Anyway sorry to hear your 2021 was bad. They do seem to be a mixed bag.

[@thewhiskybadger174]

Brilliant as always G.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks, Mr. Badger (if that's even your real name)! 😂

[@Glock2201]

Just opened a bottle a couple nights ago and it is good but a little bit too smokey for my taste. I will continue to try it and it might change. Is something like the Talisker 10 less smokey?

[@Gwhisky]

Talisker 10 is certainly less smoky than Ardbeg!

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

It’s a classic, I prefer the Beast even at par, more fruit and sweet, however in our market it is around 20-25% cheaper too, so no brainer to get that instead of the 10, cheers🎉

[@Alex-pr6zv]

Interesting. I too was disappointed with my last bottle of the 10. It would have been the 2019 release. Flat und somewhat uninspiring distillate hiding behind a wall of peat. Good to hear its getting better.

[@Gwhisky]

It's one bottle, so not enough to make a broader statement about the quality. But yes, this particular bottle is a very welcome step up. 🥃

[@howardbecdove9780]

Thanks Geoff. I’ll probably always keep Ardbeg 10 on the shelf. It’s a good benchmark by which present and future peated and smoky whiskies might be compared. My theory about not declaring non coloring is that, once it appears on the label on any expression, it’s glaringly obvious that it’s missing elsewhere. I’m not defending them, but would there be the same controversy about the new GlenDronach 12 decision to remove full disclosure, if it had not been there to begin with.

[@Gwhisky]

Hah sorry Howard & Bec, but I'm firmly in camp "full disclosure." If they maintain a natural presentation then there's nothing to worry about. There's an easy solution to avoiding the Glendronach fiasco - keep your product natural! Cheers guys! 🥃

[@hyacinthus35]

Very accurate review. I like better Ledig or Arran 10.

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers! 🥃

[@pulsarl2c]

It's said that uiegadal is one of the best peated out there, is it true?

[@Gwhisky]

Hard to answer that. It's very good. It used to be better, but it's delicious stuff.

[@easer777]

The Wee beastie dissappointed me, the one time that I tasted it, it may be a case of high expectations due to the hype, but thát one felt dull and tame compared to my earlier encounters with Ardbeg.... -I love my Uigedail though, can't imagine how amazing it has been earlier, if earlier iterations were superior to the current ones....

[@Gwhisky]

Sorry to hear you didn't connect with the 5 year old. I like it, but I agree it's definitely not on the same level as the Uigeadail. To be fair the "Oogie" is about double the price of the Wee Beastie in my market. Cheers! 🥃

[@mustafakemaltopcu2910]

After the Wee Beastie this tasted like more mature and less sharp. I say this maybe it’s because I am yet new to Peated & Smokey Whiskey culture

[@jackd.2878]

I just purchased a bottle and I actually love the bottle design. I give the bottle design a 4.5, it's my favorite part of the whisky. As a beginner, I love the peated whisky concept (I watched a few youtube videos about the process, which is so cool!), but I'm not sure if I love the actual taste. Maybe I should try an Isla whisky with a slightly less peated flavor. My 4-year-old son (and buddy) saw me drinking it and got a whiff of it. He said "Da, it smells like the doctor's office" 😂

[@Gwhisky]

Hah clever kid... he's not wrong! If you want to ease into peat, you might consider an Ardnamurchan or a Talisker. Both beautiful whiskies and not too heavy on the peat. Cheers! 🥃

[@Ripcookiethief]

Some people just don't like peat.

[@dairyyang5457]

Hah, the classic one! Only had tried Ardbeg 10 two years ago, and it's really unique as your tasting description. Way much amazing years ago? That's incredible!

[@Gwhisky]

It was definitely more consistent. This bottle is great. I'd avoid the 1L bottles, though. I've had worse luck with those. Cheers buddy! Let me know when you're back in Taipei!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I love this whisky, but I've only ever purchased one bottle.

[@Gwhisky]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥃

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Hmm. I wonder what bottling dates of Ardbeg 10 were found to be the meh ones. Some stores by me have the older dates available. Like 2015-2017 or so. If those are good I'll stock up on those.

[@Gwhisky]

I don't recall any bad ones from 2015. I didn't like ONE particular 2017 release. It's worth noting that I've had the worst luck with the 1L versions of Ardbeg 10.

[@Bonaboms]

Its funny how batch variation hits some differently than others Guess i've been lucky with my Ardbegs because for me my experience is eerily similar if you replace Ardbeg with Lagavulin Lagavulin is my "you know you're better than this!" Distillery Bur hey seems you got bad begs and i got the bad Lagas Slainte!

[@andrewmainprice2179]

I think that they are keeping the old stuff to put in the committee releases instead of using it in the core releases to keep the quality up

[@Gwhisky]

I'm not sure what's happening over there, but the core range is nowhere near what it once was. Tragic.

[@frankmarasco6233]

Ardbeg 10 has been inconsistent. My current bottle is good. But have had some meh experiences recently that has me going to PC more. and Ledaig when available. The Wee Beastie is only about 5 bucks less so 10 is the go to. It's better. Haven't tried Corry in a minute. Corry was my second favorite behind Octomore, hope it still sits there. Was a bit disappointed by last Uggie i got. PC beat it out in blind test I did as well. Think I'll do a blind peated next weekend...it's great to reset bias.

[@Gwhisky]

I haven't had Corry in ages. Thats one I'll have to come back to again soon. Also one of my favourites from Ardbeg. Cheers! 🥃

[@TheDailyHayes]

I've enjoyed the entire Ardbeg line and hold Ardbeg 10 in high regard. I completely agree that Ardbeg 10 has lost that long lasting peat flavor. First, Kilchoman Sanaig has come along with classic Islay peat and the kind of finish Ardbeg used to have. There was a time Ardbeg 10 was the first to reach for but now Kilchoman Sanaig is taking that position.

[@Gwhisky]

I find Kilchoman peat to be ashier in the finish than Ardbeg, which tends to be more medicinal. But both are excellent whiskies and I agree that Sanaig is becoming a top-tier Islay offering! 🥃

[@sdljvbnskvdsdvkjva5131]

Here's my current unopened bar. 1 of each. Can you please tell me 2 things .. 1) If you think I have good taste. 2) If you think any of them will be worth a lot one day! 1) Glendronach 21 2) Lagavulin 16 3) Redbreast 12 CS 4) Redbreast 21 5) Old Pulteney 15 6) Benromach 15 7) Old Forester 1920 8) Scallywag winters edition 9) Dewar's 32 double double 10) Talisker 10 (old one) 11) Talisker D.E. (2019) 12) KIlchoman Loch Gorm 13) Kilchoman Sanaig 14) Tamdhu 15 15) Tamdhu batch strength 6 16) Tomatin Decades ll 17) Elements of Islay Pete 18) Elements of islay bourbon cask 19) Nikka in the barrel 20) Port Askaig 100 proof 21) Glen grant 15 22) Port Charlotte 10 23) Bunnahabhain Ceobanach 24) Amrut Fusion 25) Glencadam 15 26) Glen Garioch 12 27) Compass box spice tree (latest release) Thanks !

[@Gwhisky]

Some awesome bottles in there! Actually there's a lot of overlap between our collections. I think you've got excellent taste. The Glendronach Parliament has the best chance of going up in price. Beyond that, I can't imagine making big $$$ off of most of those. You might be better off pouring and enjoying them. Very unfortunate for you. 😉🥃

[@sdljvbnskvdsdvkjva5131]

@@Gwhisky darn, I was hoping that would have at least bought me a house in 20 years

[@edwardspearing5148]

"Fishnets".. Jaysus wept.. Keep outta the Missus knicker drawer GMan.. Have to say I had 2 freebies in the job last Friday night.. A Greenspot Château something or other n an Oban 14. The Scotch dram won the race by a country mile.

[@Gwhisky]

Lol. Love the humour. Gf does not.😂 Yeah Green Spot has a couple of those Chateau somethingorother releases. I'm told they're just ok. Oban 14... never been a favourite but I'd definitely be willing to come back to that one. Cheers!

[@MaLiCeCoLtRaNe]

Time for a review of the Corryvreckan or An Oa!

[@Gwhisky]

I have been eying a bottle of Corry for a while...

[@andrewmainprice2179]

I had the 5 recently and it wasn't really peaty.l paid £33 in Tesco for the 5.

[@josesoza5836]

No one beat Ardbeg 10 price/ quality ratio…Ledaig 10 is close….period

[@Silfverr]

As an American maybe you should stick to reviewing budweiser and bourbon. Mmmk?

[@Gwhisky]

Not American. And nah I'll stick to scotch, mmmk?

[@tomtomtommyism]

3 bottles in the last couple of years, might partly be my palate but not only for sure a decline in quality/each one thinner and simpler...won't bother again

[@recluse_studio]

he said fishnets..😂💀💀

[@davidowen2834]

Good review Geoff,it can’t be that hard to put those two little words on the label ,can it? Always got Ardbeg 10 in my cupboard. Do prefer port Charlotte 10 though.price here for Ardbeg 10 sits between Ledaig 10 and port Charlotte 10. I do prefer the 10 over the 5 , nothing wrong with it though. Slàinte Geoff.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks David! Funny it seems the prices vary a lot with the bottles I mention in the vid!

[@ОлексійТішевський]

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[@Gwhisky]

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[@sorinsrn5442]

Slava Ukraina!! Stay safe, stay strong brother!!

[@goranjovanovic1832]

Sorry guys, i try Ardbeg 10, almost 2 year from then, and for me that was a worst whisky i ever tried. Just peat taste and nothing more. Maybe i get bad bottle. And i finish with all Ardbegs😂

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah there are definitely some bad 10s out there. Inconsistency is a problem. Sorry to hear you didn't like it. 🥃

[@DJJagged77]

You're a tough grader!

[@chenwang263]

The Ardbeg 10's price just skyrocketed in China's past year, from nearly $50 to $100. Uigeadail? Shit, over $150. I wouldn't pay that much for Ardbeg anymore. So sad.

[@Gwhisky]

Damn that's way too much! 😒

[@Nikolay_Nikolov]

Nice review, Geoff. Credit should be given when credit is due :) For me Ardbeg 10 is a solid, OG peated Islay malt. I have finished a bottle (bottled in 2018) of it around 2 years ago and have a backup (bottled in 2020) in the stash. Meanwhile I have tasted Ledaig 10 and Port Charlotte 10. I enjoy Ledaig 10 the same as Ardbeg but Port Charlotte 10 tops them both in my book. 10 days ago I bought a bottle of Talisker 10 (2021 release) on special sale but haven't opened it yet. Value wise, although the price have been steadily creeping up the last year it is still decent value. In Bulgaria the Ten can be had for ~47 euros. Ledaig 10 is ~44 euros, PC10 was ~52 the last time it was available and Talisker 10 costs ~36 euros (when not on special sale). So, all in all the Ten is priced somewhere in the middle among its peers. For me Wee Beastie is not a viable alternative of the Ten. Price is only slightly lower but the malt itself is even lesser. The profile is somewhat richer but delivered too weakly despite the sightly higher ABV. Still, competent malt, but I prefer the Ten. Or Kilchoman Machir Bay which is even cheaper than Wee Beastie. Cheers!

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Port Charlotte 10 is one of the best peated drops agree with you on this.

[@Gwhisky]

Fair enough! I seem to like the 5 more than you. It's not epic, but at the very least I find it more consistent than the 10. But when the 10 is at its best, I'll admit it does outperform the 5 easily. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the new version of Talisker when you pop it. Keep an eye out for a crispy bacon note. Love that stuff! Cheers!

[@MrMBBM]

Interesting price comparison with PC10, Ledaig 10, and Talisker 10. In Oregon Ardbeg 10 is the cheapest of the four. In the last year or so I could find it for about $55. I think it’s $59.95 now, whereas PC10 has been $69.99 for quite a while. Talisker 10 has been $71.95, again for a long time. As for Ledaig 10, I can’t find it anywhere anymore, but about 6 months ago I bought it with $74.95. I kinda thought that, after this review, you would finally put Ardbeg 10 in front of Talisker 10. 😊 If nothing else, for the better specs. Cheers !

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah man the prices of these four bottles seem to be all over the place depending on the market. For me the price in ascending order is Talisker, Ledaig, Ardbeg, then PC. Aside from the PC being consistently more expensive, the other three can be priced pretty randomly in relation to each other. Yeah I don't know. Ardbeg has the specs, but I'm just digging Talisker lately, especially the new one. It's got a savoury bacon note to it. That's a note I used to find more in Ardbeg, but less so these days. Cheers!

[@lightplays2181]

Geoff like always good review ! Cheers ! Support Ukraina !

[@Gwhisky]

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[@dylanthomas7443]

Jeff your 87 was not necessary, 79 would have been perfect. There was a time when Ardbeg 10 was something I always had on my shelf. Not anymore. Seeing your 87 I thought I'd give it another chance. But what a disappointment. There is no peat, no sea, no fishing nets. Nothing. any alternatives Jeff??? My 2 always on the shelf were Arbeg 10 and Balveme 12 double wood ---- both are big disappointments!!!! WHY DO THEY DO THIS Jeff? ANY IDEA? I AM REALLY EXPECTING AN ANSWER!! Thanks, Jeff!!!!

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah Ardbeg is batchy. The 10 can be excellent or completely full or flat. Wildly inconsistent bottle, unfortunately. ☹️

[@ironmantran]

i can NOT wait for your civilized rant on over-priced / over-rated Episode (( kindly make it 2 hours long ! ! )) - Cheers ! (( back to drinking old Ardbeg 10 from 2002 for 42$CAD . . . just a case left. . .))

[@Gwhisky]

This guy and his vault, man... 😉

[@ironmantran]

@@Gwhisky (( LOL ! Sheer luck ! ... i entertained Bourbons + Rums for 10 yrs when Scotch prices started to go crazy in 2010...))

[@BenNoel117]

Took a bottle of Ardbeg 10 to work (I'm a bartender) and people couldn't get enough of it, especially when mixed with coke!

[@Gwhisky]

Oof.

[@wp2746]

Why not the smokehead whisky for mixing, and leave the ardbeg for pouring neat. Smokehead is less expensive to!

[@johnzajac9849]

The obsessive use of the word, ‘like', is very noticeable.

[@Gwhisky]

Lol ok John.

[@Star_Sn1per]

I was gonna buy a bottle but you kinda turned me off with this review lol

[@Gwhisky]

Hah the better ones are still good. Batchy, though. 🥃

[@mouthstick-gaming]

For me, the Ardbeg 10 'campfire smoke' on the finish is too much for my liking, it's just unbalanced & overpowering. I much prefer Port Charlotte 10 for my peaty / smokey Scotch fix.

[@Gwhisky]

While I like the Arbeg 10 (usually), I definitely agree about the PC being better. Fantastic whisky. 🥃

[@Christian3174]

Terrible stuff