Ardbeg 10 Year Old Vs Laphroaig 10 Year Old (Round 1) 

It's just that there are different moods: something like "Oh, today I need Laphroaig therapy" or "Hmm, I feel the rush of Ardbeg-romance, baby " :)

I love both. And used to prefer the ardbeg. As I have gotten older the laphroaig 10 is the one thats always on the shelf. It was also the first Islay I fell in love with about 20 years ago. Hard choice but a fun problem to have!

Laphroaig is like a hunk of charcoal, wrapped in a Band-Aid, and dipped in honey. Delicious!!! A splash of water really opens it up too.

Laphroaig 10 is good, especially for the money $35-$40. But the first time I had Ardbeg 10 is was so much more complex with an earthy peat richness. Ardbeg 10 wins every time for me. Now Laphroaig Cask Strength is another story. Love it! Even more than Corryvrecken sometimes! Nice comparison, can't wait to see round two! Cheers!!!

Ardbeg fan here. I do like Laphroaig and have it in my collection. Good stuff!

Btw, when you do side-by-side smelling try to keep a small dish with coffee beans next to you. Sniff the coffee beans between sniffing the whiskies to clean your sense of scent. It's a technique used by perfumeists but works really well for cleaning the nose for any scent :)

These are two of my go to whiskies. The price is nearly identical where I’m at in price controlled Michigan.

Man, I freaking love comparison videos, really great stuff here

found this video from the Ardbeg Facebook group. Great vid and I'm subbing brother! Discovered both these back in college over a decade ago and agree with your sentiments. I haven't bought a Laphroaig 10 in years but always have a ardbeg handy. I think being a lover of Islay we got to keep both 10s handy!

Being an Ardbeg 10 fan, Laphroaig 10 surprised the heck out of me. can't believe I'm going to say it.....Laphroaig 10 came in with more smoke. You can't lose with either. Both are really good.

Good comparison review Eric. Ardbeg 10 as more to offer than the laphroaig 10, but there different and I like them both.

We need to pass a law saying added coloring needs to be displayed on front of the bottle. With that said, Ardbeg pairs better with food and other drinks, Laphroaig is saltier and earthier, but the boldness makes it better if youre drinking scotch by itself and not pairing.

Imo the ardbeg is more intense and the Laphroaig is more nuanced. I love em both! Thanks for the great content!

I'm glad that I can get the Laphroaig 10 at 43% ABV... Good idea to pit these two against each other. I may copt that LOL

Although Laphroaig is more intense in its aroma, I find it smoother in taste and it barely wins for me. Both are delicious. Good review as usual.

I an big on outdoors and embracing the weather and love or whiskey and you are definitely right it depends on the conditions on the day and The mood and Mabe Who you drinking with as well good video from c samby West Coast to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Love em both! Laphroaig is a little cheaper in Louisiana. Uigeadail & Lore are my favorites, but have some Port Charlotte arriving next week!

the Laphroaig 10 is good, but the 10 Cask Strength is Amazing.

Both are great! Can’t go wrong with either one.

Laphroaig for me. Though they're both top notch, however I think the texture of the Laphroaig is nicer, it seems more oily\thicker etc. I find there are more identifiable tastes in the Laphroaig and more of them. It's just lovely though I don't think either of them is an everyday whiskey. It's like drinking a hospital through an ashtray with a tad of fishyness. Just lovely.

I know if I received either as a gift I would not complain, I love both of them.

I would probably prefer Ardbeg over Laphroaig, slightly, though it's a bit fruity, but today Laphroaig 10 is about $43 and Ardbeg 10 is about $68 (Total Wine) (The PC 10 is $77). I really like Laphroaig so the extra cost of Ardbeg is not quite worth it to me.

This cracks me up. Trying to make it a fair comparison, while sitting in front of a virtual shrine to Ardbeg.

Nicely done! Keep bringing this kind of video! It’s fun and informative - just as a channel like this should be :) (and this does not mean that what you did up to now is bad, but this comparison/competition kinda mixes things up. It put a smile on my face! :))

Another great review! 2 of my all time faves. It’s Like trying to pick who your favorite child is........

If I’m drinking I reach for the Ardbeg However, if I am working from home (driving later, not drinking) and my desk is next to the bar, I often open and smell a bottle for some aromatherapy. It’s the Laphroaig I reach for then, by far more than any other

I would really try the Laphroaig bottled at 43%...

Like or Dislike: Like. Former subscriber here. The new look suits you a lot better than how I remember from old videos. Happy 2021.

Laphroaig 10 was my go to Islay whisky for years in the days before I was a whisky nutcase. These days I have some issues with it. The 40% ABV for the U.K market seriously pisses me off. It's obviously coloured and filtered and I understand why Diageo do that but the ABV deducts points. I have no such issues with the Ardbeg 10. Ardbeg wins this for me. Good intro.

As of today in the UK Ardbeg 10 is £47 and Laphroaig 10 is £28 possible £26.60 in Amazon with S&S so its a no brainer to go with Laphroaig 10.

Great Review Erik! Keep 'em coming. Love these comparison videos. I'll drink either of these Islay's. Cheers!

Nice video

think I will test Laproigh some time. I tested Ardbeg 10 and I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Aroma/Smell 7: Lovely Smoke Finish 10: Lovely Smoke with a fine hint of Charcoal but pleasant. Long lasting..five minutes or more and aromatic high quality tobbacco. Cigar. Gentle Leather. Palate twenty seconds : 3. Discusting. Ashtray, Burnt Tires, Old shoes, worse than Snakewine made from Scorpions. A drip of water probably opens up gasoline. A short Stomach pain. Still believe I will come to love Ardbeg when I get older

Just sipping on some Ardbeg 10 as I'm watching tour comparison video presentation. Love the start and ending of the video and the music as well. I usually sip on my favorite IPA (Lagunitas) as I sip but also use spring water. I have never tried Sparkling Water. Can you recommend a brand that stands out to you?...................Slainte'

Really love comparison videos. Please do more and more of them. As per usual your video is so very entertaining and professional. Take care

My preference in Islay whisky is Laphroaig, Port Charlotte then Ardbeg,but they are all fantastic.

Awesome intro, awesome reviews, I've subscribed 😁😁😁

This one is always interesting because I find the Laphroaig more interesting but I just like the campfire smoke that the Ardbeg provides. I’d rather drink the Ardbeg any day.

Laphraoig is darker, deeper and has a longer finish on the palate, and its cheaper than Ardbeg, so Laphroaig is the clear winner for me haha, even i like Ardbeg too and all that lemon and pepper flavour

First time i tasted ardbeg 10 i fell in love. I tried 2 other ardbegs the same day but ardbeg 10 is everything you would want from a peaty islay scotch whiskey. Very satisfying.

Never had Laphroaig. I do really like Ardbeg 10. I want to try the Uigeadail next.

Laphroaig 10 is the whisky that got me into drinking whisky, and the one bottle I'd just re-buy when empty instead of trying others... then I tried Ardbeg 10 :)

Ardbeg 10 definitely triumphs over the Laphroaig 10 (43%). Its the sheer balance of flavors where Ardbeg wins. The smoke, the savory meats sinking in the briny sweetness, akin to maple glazed bacon and barbeque sauce. It is just delectable. The Laphroaig 10 cask strength on the other hand will given even the Ardbeg Uigeadal a run for its money. The standard bottling, albeit iconic has considerably diminished in flavor over the last few years.

I did not enjoy the Ardbeg 10 both times I tried it. And I love my Laphroaig 10. I think the Ardbeg is pure smoke, no complexity at all. Laphroaig on the other hand has so many layers. It just works for me. Not to mention the Ardbeg 10 is almost twice the price of the Laphroaig 10, so this is a no brainer for me.

Ardbeg 10 best quality v price pleated Whisky in the UK market. Laphroaig 10 is also good but not at the same level in my opinion. The whisky that often gets ignored is Ardbeg An Oa again top quality at the price point reviewers tend to often dismiss it. Great first time introduction to peat as it is more sweet.

My first peated whiskey was Laphroaig Quarter Cask and I enjoyed it very much however I discovered a bunch of peated whiskey including Ardbeg soon after and although I like them both the Laphroaig products are still my favorite. I dig the medical character and stronger peat. I also haven’t tried any of the Bruichladdich products. Yet... 😋🥃👌🏻

You forgot one thing Erik! Having a bastard dram of LaphBerg/ArdHroaig and taste that in the end!!! :D

That was a closer call than I thought!

Laphroaig 10 is $20 cheaper here in Ontario. I haven't tried Ardbeg 10 yet, so it will be interesting when i do to see if it's worth the extra $20. can't wait to find out! Edit: $79.99 and $99.99

Nice review Erik, I like Ardbeg 10 much more the

my 2 fave brands

IMO these are incomparable for those who can only get the Laphroaig 40% because of the abv difference. Would be better to compare the Ardbeg 10 to Laphroaig Quarter Cask (48%), now you get something going. For me the Laphroaig has the best nose of all the Islay whisks for its beautiful marine flavours, the only nose who's close to Laphroaig would be Talisker 10 (of Skye) which has great marine flavours on the nose as well (45.8%, with added colour, more spiciness & sweetness, a bit less peat ppm). On the palate Ardbeg has a slight advantage over Laphroaig for extra complexity. All in all, I recommend having both of these on your shelf - Ardbeg 10 & Lahproaig Quarter Cask.

Surprising how close these were. Love the format!

I’d take a Laphroaig 10 any day over Ardbeg 10, way more complex, but they’re both good!

Love both!

Not even a battle for me. Laphroaig is OK, but it's weakened by the baffling 40%. Ardbeg 10 is a masterpiece.

Erik, I looked for your Patreon page a moment ago and saw that you are no longer there. Are you still trying to generate support for your work?

Good video. I will always root for Ardbeg though :)

Laphroaig 10 has been suffering from inconsistency over the past year or so. The last two bottles I've purchased have absolutely been both underrated (for Laphroaig 10) and over-colored IMHO. Ledaig 10 would've been a good bottle to toss into this shootout. Also, Bunnahabhain Ceobanach is a 10 yo (or was? It said it on the back label), but it's bottled at a much higher ABV than the others, so it wouldn't be apples-to-apples.

The first time I tasted Laphroig 10 it was a fantastic experience.The smell , the flavour, what a magic drink. Bought a bottle and was sorely disappointed. Tried Laphroig Select and went through exactly the same thing. Tried Bruddaliach and it was like a religious experience, the whole thing was jus magical. Once again bought a v bottle and sorely disappointed. My first bottle of Ardbeg 10 was sweet , smoky, and had a magic aftertaste that went on forever. My Christmas bottle of Ardbeg this year, once again sorely disappointed. It doesn’t taste any different to any of the other Islays and I would have said it was actually a Laphroig 10 I was drinking. Maybe Covid has killed my tastebuds?

Prefer both. I would give them a tie.

I am pretty new to scotch and mostly drink bourbon but my Ardbeg 10 tasted like drinking a liquid campfire. Too strong for me at least for now. I really have liked other scotch that I have had, both affordable and slightly pricey. Maybe it will grow on me?

The Michael Buffer thing will get your video blocked....just sayin. Laphroaig 10 is $39 at costco usually, making just a smoking deal.

This should NOT be a first round matchup. The fix is in.

I give them a tie Like them both

Not gonna lie, I’d drink either and be happy

Have you tried the octomore? How would you compare it to these?

So other than the dirt smoke what makes peated whisey special?

Sir what is the difference between peaty and smoky whiskey ?

Also, have you tired Talisker 10? IMO a wonderful Islay, one of thr best in its price point

the winner..... lagavulin

Laph10 is a not the slam dunk for a "must have backup bottle" for me the way Ardbeg 10 is. I was drinking Laph10 last night and it was great. I think of Laph10 as so peat potent that I like adding a few drops to a speyside or lite American Malt. I would never do that with the precious and complex Ardbeg.

Erik I love your reviews you should have done it blind.

Ardbeg for me - easier on the way down and better flavor - and no added colors and no chill filtering - sorry laphroaig.... stop adding color and chill filtering and then I might sing a different tune.

What do they put on these whiskies that taste "meaty" - "oceanic" - "fruity" honestly how do you put them all together?

For me I choose Laphroaig because I like their medicinal smoke. Ardbeg for me last time I tasted it was a bit boring.

I'm feeling this video and the review....Head to head the Ardbeg 10 stands out for me because it has a bit more character to it. Laphroig 10 was my first Scotch ever as an anniversary gift, and probably not the best way to introduce someone to Scotch, but man was I glad I was. Hooked ever since. Both are great drams and so symbolic of Scotch in general no matter where you go, you will find one. At the end of the day there's a reason why Ardbeg sells for more, but I have to say I don't agree with the prices Ardbeg goes for on their NAS whiskies. A bit over-inflated in my opinion. Keep up the great work. I subscribed, and looking forward to watching another. Check out some of mine as well, I'm sure we have tasting notes to share along the way. Cheers !

Sir, let’s try to blend these 2 whiskey together and find out their taste ???

Ardbeg slaps hard, sorry Laphy

Bro that was laph 10s round

I think the ardbeg costs about 13 dollars more

Didn't understand anything from your video. 4 guys making bets how u like to take it

How drunk were you when you made this? LOL

Hmmm an Ardbeg Cult heathen eh? The League of Laphroaig will come down upon you and smite you for that Ardbeg heresy. Jokes aside great comparison, my background leads me towards more maritime, salty and less sweet flavours (Pacific Islander). So Laphroaig it is for me

Ardbeg.... $10-$20 cheaper in the colony... 46%, NCF and natural colour.... no contest IMHO.

Ardbeg 10yo over Laphroig 10yo every time

I prefer Ardbeg 10 to Laphroaig 10... But Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength is my favorite whisky!