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.
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 ..! 🥃
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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 )
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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 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
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!
What about the corryvreckan? I'm a newbie when it comes to whisky. I own both the Lagavulin 16 and the Ardbeg Corryvreckan, but I'm not sure I really understand the complexity of them.
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'
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A very funny video! I just have these two whiskeys, and I like them both. Lagavulin 16yo has more deepness, so I like it better. I think to make the comparison fair, the competitors should be between Ardbeg 10yo and Caolila 12yo. Both bourbon casks matured and aged around 10 years old. The Ardbeg 10yo has more oakness, and Caolila 12yo is more sour-sweet.
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.
Both are excellent Islay whiskey. I do think Ardberg Uigeadail would have been a better comparison with Lagavulin 16. Ardbeg has more barbeque meat flavor that I enjoy, but I do like the sweeter undertone of Lagavulin.
It depends entirely on your preferences. Ardbeg tastes very antiseptic, Lagavulin tastes more like a bonfire. If you like Ardbeg (I really really don't) then also try the Ledaig, because it's very similar.
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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.
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?
Lagavulin 16 is my preference. Both are great Islay whiskys!
Lol!! Best father/son debate after the Bourbon vs Scotch video!!
Loved it. 😂👌🏽
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.
More of these videos please! They are highly entertaining and educational. The banter was hilarious!
I Love them both, always have a bottle of each but in a pinch I will go for the Ardbeg.
Yes, me too!
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!
Oh guys you are awesome. Cheered me up on a chilly day! Please make more vids like this.
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 )
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.
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.
Great discussion! I love them both, but I’ve got to give the nod to Ardbeg. Such a unique and flavorful taste profile.
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.
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!!
What a great Dad and Son party. That was fun. Ardbeg for me, thanks.
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
Love this new format. Would love to see it more often. Cheers!
These two, absolutely great, funny, interesting, knowledgeable, entertaining, characters. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you!
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 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.
Lagavulin all the way!
I have both and am looking forward to opening them
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.
Hahaha. You guys are so funny 🤣🤣🤣
I didn't expect this kind of video
I can't stop laughing...
I saw some Lagavulin 16 got a red stamp over the cork but some doesn't, is there any different?
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.
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
*Lagavulin 16 is better!* ;-)
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've had Lagavulin 16 and absolutely love it but yet to try the Ardbeg 10 and it's on my list to try soon.
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!!!
Loving these debate videos, loads of fun to watch!
What about the corryvreckan? I'm a newbie when it comes to whisky. I own both the Lagavulin 16 and the Ardbeg Corryvreckan, but I'm not sure I really understand the complexity of them.
Give it time take you’re time they are very complex.
Really just simply love them both and both of you hahaha! Thanks for making this interesting and great video!!
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.
God I loved this video! Always a pleasure to watch the two of you together enjoying what you both love.
They are same price in UK, love the Ardbeg, not tried the Lagavulin 16 yet
hahahaha thank you Horst, you made my day! really enjoyed watching comparing my two favourite whiskies!
love these standoffs with you two !
They both win!
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'
Loving this series!
Thanks for the video. Fun and informative as always. Huge fan of Laga16 but you twisted my arm, I will grab an Ardbeg.
Lagavulin - comfy winner
I learned nothing and loved every minute! Great fun video guys.
You Guys are great!! The funniest video ever!! 😁👍
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... th-cam.com/video/pCjINiUtuZ8/w-d-xo.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??
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!
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.
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.
Have you tried Lagavulin 10 YO? Excellent as well.
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.
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.
at first i was interested in Ardbeg but few weeks ago i changes my mind and now want to try a Lagavulin first ))
Love this, I want to do this with my dad too! I like Ardbeg very much, but Lagavulin is just exceptionally special to me.
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
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.
I'm with you Horst! As good as Ardbeg is I will reach for the Laguvulin first.
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!
Lagavulin 16 is a favorite of mine, so the winner for my palate.
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.
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.
Both great but Lagavulin more rewarding and complex.
Ardbeg 10 for flavor, Corryvreckan to demonstrate touch of water transformation, Lagavulin for night time music listening for me :)
I have both of these, I enjoy the Lagavulin 16, just not as much as the Ardbeg 10
Where I live, Lagavulin 16 is only a little more expensive than Ardbeg 10 (only 20% more), so for me the choice is obvious :)
Both lovely but very different !
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.
Just get both
Ardbeg all of way for me.
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.
I like the Lagavulin better but I buy the ardbeg more often because it’s less expensive
Ardbeg has tons of whiskies I prefer over Laga 16, Uigeadail and Corryvrekan come to mind. :)
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 like the video; great roll playing with two great whisky's!
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.
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 .. 😉😉
I like both but much prefer the Lagavulin 16
Ardbeg= complex, Laphroig= earthy/elemental, Lagavulin=balanced/refined. I think the big three Islay's all have their place
Why not mix the 2?
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.
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.
A very funny video! I just have these two whiskeys, and I like them both. Lagavulin 16yo has more deepness, so I like it better. I think to make the comparison fair, the competitors should be between Ardbeg 10yo and Caolila 12yo. Both bourbon casks matured and aged around 10 years old. The Ardbeg 10yo has more oakness, and Caolila 12yo is more sour-sweet.
Bowmore in the middle looking down :)
Fun and playful is a good fit for whisky.
(We all know they're both great Islay whiskies...)
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.
Both are excellent Islay whiskey. I do think Ardberg Uigeadail would have been a better comparison with Lagavulin 16. Ardbeg has more barbeque meat flavor that I enjoy, but I do like the sweeter undertone of Lagavulin.
I think you’ll find people love these types of videos!
I'm done buying Diageo products, so Ardbeg it is!
Ardbeg 10 is loud and exciting
Lagavulin 16 is quiet and refined
It depends entirely on your preferences. Ardbeg tastes very antiseptic, Lagavulin tastes more like a bonfire. If you like Ardbeg (I really really don't) then also try the Ledaig, because it's very similar.
I wish I could afford enough whiskies! 🤣🤣 But thank you for the compliment.
@sneksnekitsasnek a wood fire, simple as that.
@sneksnekitsasnek be polite.
Very entertaining!