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1.7 - Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky & Mezcal Verde Momento
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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky & Mezcal Verde Momento. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below:
Spirit A - Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky (% ABV)
Appearance
- Clarity: Clear
- Intensity: Pale
- Color: Lemon
- Suggested texture: Thick oily
Nose
- Condition: Clean
- Intensity: Pronounced > medium
- Aroma characteristics: Peat, dried lemon peel, sea salt, seaweed
- Other notes: Classic Islay scotch nose
- ABV: ~45%
Palate
- Sweetness: Dry
- Texture: Silky, mouthfilling, a little watery/thin
- Intensity: Pronounced
- Flavor characteristics: Peat, malt bread, flour, cloves, peppercorns, lemon peel, sultanas, ripe red apples, seaweed, sea salt
- Other notes: Peaty and briney palate at lower ABV
- Finish: Long with some complexity (peat and cloves)
- ABV: ~45%
Conclusion
- Quality level: Outstanding
- Blind guess: Ardbeg 10
Spirit B - Mezcal Verde Momento (% ABV)
Appearance
- Clarity: Clear
- Intensity: Water-white
- Color: Colorless
- Suggested texture: Light-medium oily
Nose
- Condition: Clean
- Intensity: Medium
- Aroma characteristics: Agave, campfire, green olives, charred green bell peppers
- Other notes: Classic Mezcal nose
- ABV: ~50%
Palate
- Sweetness: Dry
- Texture: Silky, mouthfilling, a little watery/thin
- Intensity: Pronounced
- Flavor characteristics: Agave, charred wood, charred green bell peppers, lime zest, hints of apricots?
- Other notes: Starts quite smoky then becomes light and sweet, and finally a bit ashey
- Finish: Long with some complexity (Agave and ash)
- ABV: ~50%
Conclusion
- Quality level: Outstanding
- Blind guess: Artisanal Mezcal 100% Agave
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople
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