Ardbeg 10 vs. Lagavulin 16 ⚡ Which islay whisky is better?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Today the two most famous Islay whiskys compete against each other in the ring. Ben and Horst Luening compare their respective favorites Ardbeg 10 and Lagavulin 16!
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It’s truly amazing how much our palates and taste buds could change with time.. I fell in love with Lagavulin 16 a year ago .. There was not even the slightest comparison when I compared it to Ardbeg 10 .. But until recently , don’t really know what the heck happened but I am now in love with Ardbeg 10 ... Every time I am given two options between these two , gotta go with Ardbeg 10 each time .. Truly the best Islay whisky ..! 🥃
talisker 10 is quite good too.
Yeah I’m a huge fan too, there is something about the phenolic intensity matched with its unique honeyed sweetness that just makes ardbeg stand alone! It isn’t got the herbal and medicinal (iodine) notes of laphroaig
for me it started with Lagavulin 16 yo as well - then I got taste for Ardbeg An Oa. Know I'm a great fan of Laphroaig Quater Cask but has also got a taste for a smokey non Islay whisky called Ballechin 10 yo from Edradour Distillery. It's not the most complex whisky taste wise but I got it as birthday present so I cant complain.
Mustafa, I went through the same experience. For years I told everyone that, all things considered, lagavulin 16 was the gold standard of whisky, but that Ardbeg 10 was marginally better because of it's price. Just in the last year I underwent an extensive blind tasting of 9 different Islay whisky's, and while most of them were obvious, the biggest shock for my palate was to learn that the only miss I had was to mislabel the Ardbeg 10 as Laphroaig quarter cask. Imagine my elation when I came to find out that it was actually the Ardbeg 10. Knowing the price of the 10 had my brain downplaying it's superiority. Now, with total confidence, I can say Ardbeg 10 is the new good standard of whisky. It's availability (here in the states) and affordability for what it is, is unmatched.
Think of me..I tested it today for the first time. I have never tasted peated whiskey ever before. It was a brutal shock to me. How can this even be safe to drink?
Ardbeg or Laphroig or Lagavulin? The only answer is "Yes!" ^^
Pretty much, yes, lol.
Roig or ulin?
Exactly
Bought a Laphroaig Select... It was really hard to drink when i had the Lagavulin sitting on the bar cart
For me it's Ardbeg, Lagavulin is bit hard for my pallette
I've had the Laphroaig 10, Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg10, An Oa, Uigeadail, Corryvreckan, and now the Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10. All incredibly enjoyable Islays, but just something about Ardbeg keeps me coming back for more. Maybe there's crack in it.
There is something special about Lagavulin, I wish they bottled at 46%.
They bottle the 8 year old at 48%. They should do the same with the 16.
I wish they would bottle it at 46%, stop adding artificial colour and stop chill filtering it to death. And I wish they would stop using more and more weak, inactive casks.
There *is* something special about Lagavulin 16, that’s why so many people fell in love with it. Lagavulin has a really beautiful signature, but Diageo is trying everything to castrate it. It has become a shadow of itself in recent years.
What a great Dad and Son party. That was fun. Ardbeg for me, thanks.
Lagavulin 16 is my preference. Both are great Islay whiskys!
Enjoyed the friendly rivalry banter as you set up the actual tasting. It was easy-going and shows how much natural rapport you have with each other. These are two wonderful offerings that both have a perpetual place in my collection and I appreciate your side-by-side of them.
You guys are funny! I love it 😄
I have 1 bottle of Ardbeg 10 and 2 bottles of Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 left. I've never tried Lagavulin yet. Keep making these great videos!!!
Lol!! Best father/son debate after the Bourbon vs Scotch video!!
Loved it. 😂👌🏽
Great review of two great whisky's, gentlemen, and fun to watch! However, I find Laphroaig 10 as opposed to Lagavulin to be a more appropriate match against Ardbeg.
Laphroaig rules
I Love them both, always have a bottle of each but in a pinch I will go for the Ardbeg.
Yes, me too!
More of these videos please! They are highly entertaining and educational. The banter was hilarious!
Ive been watching this channel for a few months now, and since have fallen in love with Ardbeg 10. Still yet to try Lagavulin 16, but just did a google search for ardbeg vs lagavulin to read some comparison posts or find a video. Blown away to see this was posted 4 hours ago. The universe works in mysterious ways. Happy sipping everyone!
I did start my acquaintance with Isle from Ardbeg 10 and I was quite impressed by it, especially with the long aftertaste, however, when the time went by and my friends presented Lagavulin 16 to me, it's the best Isle I've ever tasted so far )
46%, natural color, and non chill-filtered... Ardbeg is the obvious winner! Lagavulin would be absolutely amazing if it were bottled to the same standards.
Is not natural color
@@piotrekfalkon5595 Ardbeg 10 is absolutely natural color.
@@piotrekfalkon5595 It is natural color. Check german whisky sites (ewhisky.com, for example), because in Germany is mandatory to declare it. Cheers!
Those factors are important but doesn’t prove anything when it comes to taste profile, complexity and character. I’ve had so so scotches like Glenmorangie quinta ruban 14, which is bottled at 46%, non chill-filtered and natural color. It was definitely good not outstanding. I’ve had Scotch like Mac 12 which is bottled at 43% and chill-filtered but it was outstanding.
@@Houman7 I have to disagree. Sure, we all prefer some spirits over others. But, if you could try any of the 43% whiskies you like back to back with a non chill-filtered and higher abv version of the same spirit (preferably cask strength) you would be amazed at how much richer and more characterful it is. Chill-filtering strips mouthfeel and depth, ABV delivers flavor intensity. Complexity is in the individual spirit and the quality of its maturation. If it's good chill-filtered, it will be superior at higher ABV and non chill-filtered. Natural color is more an honesty and purity thing, really doesn't have an appreciable effect on taste in small quantities.
I judge which is better by how many bottles I've bought. Since I started on single malts about a year ago, I'm on my third bottle of Lagavulin 16. I finished one bottle of Ardbeg 10 and didn't replace it.
These two, absolutely great, funny, interesting, knowledgeable, entertaining, characters. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you!
Great discussion! I love them both, but I’ve got to give the nod to Ardbeg. Such a unique and flavorful taste profile.
You definitely need to do more of those versus videos! Maybe Laphroaig vs Ardbeg next. Also maybe a list of top 10's. You guys are the best!!
Better question. And erg ugeidail vs lag 16. I like lagavulin but I'm taking Ardberg Ugedail in that matchup.
Yes much better comparison. And I agree Uigeadail wins!
Thanks to your videos, I tried both side by side in a controlled study (new bottles, poured simultaneously, same glasses, breathing for same duration, neat, etc.) and finally selected Ardbeg 10 as the "best"... both are really great though! Ardbeg has nicer nose and finish, in my opinion, and is much less expensive (which matters to my brain). Thanks again for making great videos.
I loved the format. Even if you aren't battling next time I think the dynamic of having both of you adds a lot to the review.
Amazing review. I love the friendly rival between you both. BTW ardbeg 10 wins. But lagavulin 16 is amazing. Cheers
I have both and am looking forward to opening them
Love this new format. Would love to see it more often. Cheers!
It must be fate that you decided to upload this on the very same day I decided to order a bottle of each of these. They're set to arrive tomorrow, so my verdict will have to wait.
After long deliberation and multiple drams I have decided my vote goes to Lagavulin. Both are great though.
Cannot wait to buy some of those Glasses you guys use once available :)
Just google Stolzle 194ml glass, you will find something similar. Thank me later.
@@Asmoc23 just google Highland nosing tasting glass
Buy a Glencairn glass instead
Great guys, the banter reminded me of my dad and I who relentlessly give one another a hard time. As for the whisky, I love both. Cheers.
Lagavulin all the way!
I have all three of them ( including Laphroaig 10). Each and every one has its own place on the top of the shelf! Love them all!!!
Ardbeg 10 for sure! Just tired L16 for that first time and it didn’t wow me like the A10 did at first sip. L16 to me is sweeter and less smoky, but a little easier to drink. A10 really made me stand up and pay attention. Both excellent choices
Oh guys you are awesome. Cheered me up on a chilly day! Please make more vids like this.
Would love to see a Laphroig vs whatever you guys think suits best!
Only the 15 ... the Laphroaig 10 is junk.
Here's a good comparison... czcams.com/video/pCjINiUtuZ8/video.html
@@rpfree the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength and the Quarter Cask are both superior to either one of these
@@rpfreethe 10 is Godly, wtf are you on about??
I've had Lagavulin 16 and absolutely love it but yet to try the Ardbeg 10 and it's on my list to try soon.
Lagavulin 16 was my introduction to peated whisky. I have to say, that I prefer the Ardbeg ten now.
Thank you both for cheering me up in these somewhat awkward times.
In the end it is a matter of personal preferences. Both malts are standout examples of Islay whiskies. IMHO price/quality ratio wise Ardbeg Ten wins against all of the Islay peated malts. Hands down. Where I live Ardbeg Ten costs about 42 Euro and Lagavulin 16 costs about 58 Euro.
Since price is (almost) always a factor maybe Lagavulin 16 should be compared to Ardbeg Uigeadail. The Uigeadail costs only 5-6 Euro more but then it is a product of far grater caliber.
Lagavulin 16 is a favorite of mine, so the winner for my palate.
They both win!
hahahaha thank you Horst, you made my day! really enjoyed watching comparing my two favourite whiskies!
Really enjoyed the format and while the humour was most enjoyable, I still think I’d prefer a less adversarial style and more truthful comparison focus. Perhaps a companion of the most popular pleated whiskies on a budget i.e. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Legaig, Laphroaig etc in one video? Either way, love your great channel - thanks!
I haven’t laughed this hard at a whiskey video in some time hahaha
Keep these coming!
The last one I laughed at so much was a 55% Whisky. Horst spent 2-3 minutes explaining why he always dilutes whiskies that strong then completely forgot to add water! His reaction was hilarious.
@@TheRip72 XD do you remember which vid that was?
@@ryeguy48 it was the video where he reviewed the Redbreast Cask strength. I remember b/c i was on my way to store to buy it and he talked me out of it.
Ardbeg! Although I really don’t mind laphroaig or Lagavullin. Great whiskies! Different kinds of peat flavour. But the Ardbeg really does it for me.
Lagavulin - comfy winner
Loving this series!
Depends better for what. Arbeg is definitely more regular, but I don't mind because Lagavulin is so expensive and usually a treat. So is Coal Ila.
Lagavulin 16 is much more complex. Ardbeg 10 a wonderful whiskey also. It is great to enjoy no matter what mood of occasion. My choice: Lagavulin 16.
Ardbeg Corryvrekken is the right contender for this. I put that over the lagavulin. And it’s more complex!
at first i was interested in Ardbeg but few weeks ago i changes my mind and now want to try a Lagavulin first ))
love these standoffs with you two !
I like them both and like ben said, they're barely comparable with each other.
I have one of both bottles In my shelf and there is time and place for each one and both are beautiful In their own way.
Best Father /Son whisky reviews in the universe!...............uhhh....actually the only ones also. Thanks guys for a very entertaining review of two of my collection!.........Slainte'
Ardbeg 10 for flavor, Corryvreckan to demonstrate touch of water transformation, Lagavulin for night time music listening for me :)
Both are great malts and Lagavulin 16 began my passion for whisky. I would say Lagavulin 16 would win if it had no E150 colouring added to it and was non chill filtered but as it has colouring added and is chill filtered then Ardbeg 10 wins for me in this comparison. Slainte!
God I loved this video! Always a pleasure to watch the two of you together enjoying what you both love.
Ardbeg all of way for me.
I've just tried both within the last two days starting with Lag16. My conclusion is Ardbeg10 is smoother and Lag16 has more flavors overall. If I'm drinking it's Ardbeg10 and if I'm sipping, relaxing and enjoying life it's definitely Lag16. They're both way different.
Love this, I want to do this with my dad too! I like Ardbeg very much, but Lagavulin is just exceptionally special to me.
It would be nice to see Lagavulin 16 at 46% non chill filtered and natural colour, as well as maturing on Islay, however its flavour profile is amber necter compared to Ardbeg. If Lagavulin is like dragging your tongue through a campfire before quenching your hunger in an orchard or orange grove, Ardbeg is like ploughing your mouth through the campfire before licking the ink off a newspaper.
Both are excellent, and each has its own unique flavors and characteristics. The Ardbeg 10 has the advantage in pricing, but the Lagavulin 16 has a slightly more mature taste and complexity.
Restricting one's experience to only one drink is, to me, not at all satisfying; I'd rather change things up often in order to really appreciate what each offering presents.
High marks to both, but the Ardbeg has the edge because of higher ABV* and lower price.
* -- The higher ABV allows a few drops of water into the dram, and that lets the whisky "bloom" a bit if you wish. The 43% ABV of the Lagavulin doesn't offer much room for water before it turns weak and boring.
Really just simply love them both and both of you hahaha! Thanks for making this interesting and great video!!
Where I live, Lagavulin 16 is only a little more expensive than Ardbeg 10 (only 20% more), so for me the choice is obvious :)
I love them both however, when it comes to quality without the E150 added caramel color it's Ardbeg10, when it comes to all rounded for every occasion it's Lagavulin16, both are high end whiskies in my book.
They are same price in UK, love the Ardbeg, not tried the Lagavulin 16 yet
I like the Lagavulin better but I buy the ardbeg more often because it’s less expensive
I learned nothing and loved every minute! Great fun video guys.
I'm with you Horst! As good as Ardbeg is I will reach for the Laguvulin first.
Out of these two, easily the Lagavulin for me, as it should be being rounded off for an extra 6 years. Having said that, if comparing the Lagavulin to the Ardbeg Uigeadail, well the Uigedail would take the prize, even though it has no age statement. Fantastic work on the Uigeadail!
Love the friendly play down. You right they both unique. I love both. Due to price Ardberg is my more go to whisky, while Lagavulin my special occasion dram of choice. I'm proudly a peat-head. Thanks as always for your excellent reviews and extra information. Best regards from Durban. Kwa Zulu Natal. South Africa.
And Arbeg has a purifier! To me, Laga wins, though. I once made a mistake and compared Ardbeg 10 to Ledaig 10, since then, I do not have that much regard for Ardbeg.
About the video: Always nice to see German people making fun videos.
Lagavuling 16 currently 115€ in Europe, wild!
Ardbeg has tons of whiskies I prefer over Laga 16, Uigeadail and Corryvrekan come to mind. :)
Ardbeg= complex, Laphroig= earthy/elemental, Lagavulin=balanced/refined. I think the big three Islay's all have their place
I’ve only ever had Ardbeg 10, I do have a bottle of lagavulin being shipped to me, however! I love ardbeg, laphroaig and bowmore. All of the islay whiskeys I have had have been great. It’s been a goal to try lagavulin for some years! I initially thought it might be better to just try a dram at a
Nice bar before dropping the money on a bottle. But, something tells me I won’t be disappointed, and I feel a whisky of that prestige deserves a few drams
To get a clear glimpse at its character
Thanks for the video. Fun and informative as always. Huge fan of Laga16 but you twisted my arm, I will grab an Ardbeg.
For where i live, Ardbeg 10 is around $56 and the Lagavulin is around $116 per bottle. So for the price point for me personally, Ardbeg is going to win hands down. Even the other Bottlings like the Corry and Uig are still cheaper than Lagavulin.
I have both of these, I enjoy the Lagavulin 16, just not as much as the Ardbeg 10
You Guys are great!! The funniest video ever!! 😁👍
I'm gonna say Ardbeg 10 for that pure peat. Younger peated whiskies are amazing because you get more of that aggressive peat that can fade with age.
Hahaha. You guys are so funny 🤣🤣🤣
I didn't expect this kind of video
I can't stop laughing...
I would say the main difference is the style of production, I would personally state Lagavulin is more traditional, Ardbeg has a more progressive distilling style, this is also a part of the brand positioning (that goes for both distillers). Lagavulin is way more predictable an conservative, not necessary a bad thing, because the quality is so over the top. Taste wise I love both, I’ve visited both distillers in the past and I would personally prefer Ardbeg as a brand. There packaging is great, their experimental whiskies are great, I love their quirky marketing and their core range is affordable (their special releases not so much tho 😅). As for Lagavulin, the 16yo is great, it has a lot of character but that whisky is harsh, it overrules the subtle nuances, that Ardbeg does have to offer, Ardbeg has way more complexity if you’ll ask me, the smoke is prominent but the aftertaste is subtle and smooth. I would pick Ardbeg over Lagavulin but I’m lucky to have both bottles open at any given time.
Where I am, the Ardbeg 10 is about a 3rd the price. Always considered Laguvulin 16 a rare treat. I agree they are both very good, but for the price…..no brainer. If I’m going to pay for something 3x as expensive I’d like to try a few other things. Ardbeg 10s got you covered fir the heavy peated whisky without payin $100.
Both are great. Id probably go with Ardbeg 10, plus its half the price of the Lagavulin
Ardbeg 10 is between 48-52 euro and lagavulin is 76euro. Imo not much difference. I just buy both.
Just get both
Just comparing these whisky against each love both of them but if I had to choose it would be the Ardbeg. You should do more of these head to heads really enjoyable review.
Started with with Lagavulin 16yo took a short trip to Laphroaig Quater Qask and is now a big fan of Ardbeg 10yo - but whenever I getthe chance to get my hands into a bottle of Ardbeg Uigdedail I lab it like a bowl of milk
Discovered the amazing world of whiskey just two years ago , believe it or not my first introduction to single malt scotch was Ardbeg 10 given to me by a friend of mine whose face I punched hard after I had my first sip of Ardbeg.. Went home that night and the first thing I did was to block his phone number and all the other social media shit .. Fast forward 2 years , I am so much in love with Ardbeg now that I can’t get enough of it ..! The journey of discovery has been nothing but amazing and whiskey is definitely an acquired taste ..! Lastly , if you have a friend who wants to get into single malt scotch , pour him some Ardbeg 10 if he’s someone that you kind of wanna get rid of in your life .. Cheers malt mates ..! 🥃 ☺️ 🥃
LOL. Great story. My first peated whisky was the A10, too, but by my own choice. I never knew what peated whisky was. Well, I fell in love with the A10 immediately ever since.
@sneksnekitsasnek Nope .. My best friend now and we are planning our trip to the wonderful island of Islay .. 😉😉
Ardbeg 10 and Lagavulin 16 are two completely different whiskeys. Ardbeg 10 is smoke and peat up front and dramatic and many whiskey drinkers enjoy that boldness. Lagavulin 16 is large but not intense smoke and a milder experience and a longer lasting finish. One thing you don't hear in many reviews is that both have that unmistakable southern Islay peat flavor.
Both lovely but very different !
I think I prefer the Ardbeg. The price is just hard to beat such a complex and enjoyable scotch at that price. Lagavulin is damn good though dont get me wrong.
I most say Lagavulin!! It was the whiskey that led me into whiskey
I think you’ll find people love these types of videos!
I actually tried Lagavulin 16 the first time on Sunday. It’s definitely more complex flavor, but I wouldn’t buy it for myself! Ardbeg is a wonderful dram with more immediate appeal for me.
Both great but Lagavulin more rewarding and complex.
I like both but much prefer the Lagavulin 16
Lagavulin is my all time favourite whiskey
lagavulin distillers edition is the best peateed whiskey for the money imho. i like the 16 but for a little bit of extra money distillers edition is worth it
I love both bottles...but apples and oranges. I think the lagavulin is about 40 PPM and the arbeg 55 PPM for peat....so the ardbeg will come off a bit smokier. The lagavulin is aged longer and so the sherry casks have more influences making it more complex under the smokiness. Maybe you should compare the Lagavulin 8 YO to the Ardbeg 10 and see if the age advantage for Ardbeg makes it a clear winner!....but then again.....maybe not!
Lagavulin16 is my preference to Ardbeg 10. The complexity and influence of the maturity is evident in the Lagavulin. Overall, a more interesting dram.
Now, I have never been a fan of the 10 but the Uigeadail is a mid range favorite of mine so as not to take away from Ardbeg.
I like the video; great roll playing with two great whisky's!
FOR ME BOTH WIN BUT I WOULD DEFINETELY BUT A LAGA 16