Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% abv. Ardbeg Ten Years Old, however, is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% abv which retains maximum flavour and gives more body and added depth. This core expression was launched in 2000. The aroma is a seductive mix of toffee and chocolate sweetness, cinnamon spice and medicinal phenols. The mouth feel at first is lightly astringent, then chewing, mouthwatering, full and finally dry. A smoky sweetness is then left on the palate, with a crushed peat and sweet malted cereal character