Ardbeg 10 v Shieldaig 14

**OC Richard** · 14th June 20, 07:57 PM

I've been on a break from the Islay whiskies for a while, just tonight revisiting them, going back and forth between

Ardbeg 10

Shieldaig 14

What say you? They're distinctively different, that's all I know. I'm no connoisseur.

It would be cool to hear your impressions.

**Jock Scot** · 14th June 20, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

I've been on a break from the Islay whiskies for a while, just tonight revisiting them, going back and forth between

Ardbeg 10

Shieldaig 14

What say you? They're distinctively different, that's all I know. I'm no connoisseur.

It would be cool to hear your impressions.

Ardbeg 10 would be a tad young for my pallet, but still a nice drop. I can’t say that I have come across Shieldaig whisky. Is it new to the scene?

**Tomo** · 15th June 20, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Is it new to the scene?

It's from Ian Macleod - but otherwise I am not familiar with it.

I guess Tamdhu and Glengoyne are among their better know brands.

**Jock Scot** · 15th June 20, 03:19 AM

Aha! Thank you. Ian MacLeod, famous for the well known and delicious "Sheep Dip".

**OC Richard** · 15th June 20, 01:07 PM

I looked up Shieldaig, looks to be a Total Wine thing, a lower-priced Islay single malt.

Looks like the reviews are meh.

https://distiller.com/spirits/shield...ay-single-malt