Whisky
Ardbrae 10
Islay single malt · Islay · Ardbrae · $$$
Coastal peat done with precision — an Islay reference.
At a glance
Peat / smokeBig & smoky
NoneExtreme
StrengthStandard (43–46%)
GentleCask strength
The profile
- Peat / smoke
- Big & smoky — Heavily peated — bonfire, brine, iodine.
- Cask character
- Bourbon cask — Ex-bourbon oak — vanilla, honey, citrus.
- Strength
- Standard (43–46%) — A touch more intensity and grip.
- Setting
- Quiet sip — Built for slow, solo contemplation.
- Spend tier
- Premium — A considered, special-occasion buy.
Tasting notes
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About the style
Heavily peated: barley dried over peat smoke gives bonfire, brine, and iodine. Ageing in ex-bourbon oak lends vanilla, honey, and citrus. Style: Islay single malt, Islay.
How to serve
Pour into a tulip or Glencairn glass and nose it first. Try it neat, then add a few drops of water to open the aromatics.
Pairs with
Smoke loves smoked salmon, blue cheese, and dark chocolate.
Good for
Built for slow, solo contemplation.
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