Of all Islay's whiskies it is Ardbeg which stands alone as the most delicate and complex and is revered by connoisseurs as something extraordinary. Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to strength of 40% abv. Ardbeg 10 years old, however, is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% abv which retains maximum flavor. On adding water a little cloudiness may still occur which is perfectly natural.