Ardbeg Dark Cove
The Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate, rich treacle toffee and distant bonfires - betrays a secret: a clandestine meeting of Ardbeg matured in ex-Bourbon casks and a heart matured in dark sherry casks.
Hints of pepper spice and zesty lime lure you in. Smouldering charcoal and wood polish flit across the palate, with raisins dates and ginger emerging from shadows of tarry creosote.
Echoes of cured smoked ham and squid ink noodles signal the arrival of a long, spicy aftertaste.
Details
Released in 2016, Ardbeg Dark Cove was created to celebrate Ardbeg Day and takes its inspiration from the smuggling history of Islay’s rugged coastline.
At the heart of this limited edition release is whisky matured in dark sherry casks, married with Ardbeg matured in ex-bourbon casks. The result is a distinctive expression that combines the distillery’s signature peat smoke with the rich influence of sherry wood.
One of Ardbeg’s most memorable modern releases, Dark Cove remains a favourite among collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This bottle is part of a Private Collection and is not kept on the premises. If you wish to view this bottle in person, please contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so that we can arrange for it to be brought into the business.
This bottle is viewable by appointment only.
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