Ardbeg Dark Cove

Ardbeg Dark Cove is a limited edition Islay single malt, released in honour of Ardbeg Day 2016. It is the darkest Ardbeg ever, matured in a mix of ex-bourbon casks and rare sherry casks, creating a deep, rich colour and a complex flavour profile.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose reveals layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a hint of espresso, blended with the distinctive Ardbeg turf smoke.

Taste

On the palate, powerful flavours of black pepper, leather, and sweet toffee emerge, followed by notes of smoky brine and dark cherries.

Finish

The finish is long, intense and smoky, with lingering hints of spicy sherry and dark cocoa. Dark Cove is an Ardbeg of deep intensity and rich complexity.

Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery is located on the south coast of the island of Islay, famous for its rich whisky tradition. Founded in 1815 by the MacDougall family, Ardbeg has a turbulent history with several closures and re-openings, but has become one of the most highly regarded Islay distilleries.

A distinctive feature of Ardbeg Distillery is its strong peat influence, resulting in whiskies with an intense smokiness and maritime character. The distillery uses traditionally handmade copper pot stills and local peat from the surrounding peat fields, which gives the whiskies their distinctive aromas of smoke, sea salt, and tar, combined with hints of citrus and vanilla.

Ardbeg whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a deep and complex flavour. The distillery is also known for its innovative approach, with experimentation in different cask types and maturation processes producing unique and award-winning expressions.

The combination of traditional production methods, an iconic location and an unmistakable flavour profile makes Ardbeg a leading name in the world of Scotch whisky.