Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex Single Malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a Whisky of perfect balance. Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere of peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Palate: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. Finish: The finish goes on and on a long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.