Its ardbeg night tonight and dark cove will be released. Mar 09, 2017 ardbeg dark cove taking a page from the illicit beginnings of whisky production in a long ago scotland, the 2016 committee release by ardbeg is called the dark cove. This is the general market release bottled at 93 proof. This web site is operated by world of whisky pty ltd. Provenance 199798,2000 ten cask strength 2003 double barrel 2007 blasda 20082010 supernova stellar 2009 supernova 2010 2010 alligator 2011 galileo 2012 ardbog 20 auriverdes 2014 kildalton 2014 perpetuum 2015 1815 2015 dark cove 2016 kelpie 2017 grooves 2018 drum 2019 committee releases. Apr 25, 2016 opting to focus on the dark and often romanticized days of the past when whiskies would need to be smuggled to be enjoyed, the theme of this years release is ardbeg night. Dark cove is definitely a very umami focused whisky, but is very pleasant and kept me coming back for more. In 2016, to go along with their theme of choice dark days of. Some people travel to ardbeg along the winding road from port ellen. May 28, 2016 so, the much anticipated ardbeg day release arrives.
Buzz about ardbeg dark cove online begin months ago, as discussion threads in places like reddit speculated on what might make this the socalled darkest ardbeg ever, based upon information leaked from the approved ttb label. And being islay single malts, they both share that characteristically bold, smoky, peaty taste. This years new bottling, which launches on ardbeg day thats the 28th of may is made up of whisky that has been matured in sherry casks as well as exbourbon casks. Apr, 2016 the new ardbeg dark cove committee exclusive, released on march 15 to be followed in may by a lowerproof and more widely available edition, seems sure to follow in these whiskies footsteps. Dark cove was heralded as the darkest ever ardbeg expression ever, that may be a stretch but its certainly a darn good whisky. The distillery release comes boxed and is bottled at 46.
Ardbeg dark cove committee release default store view. Ardbeg dark cove 2016 committee edition scotch whisky. Ardbeg dark cove to commemorate smuggling on islay. Regionappellation islay country hierarchy scotland, uk. Usually the committee bottle has a stronger abv compared to the festival release.
Our tasting was done, and it was time for the ardbeg committee members to try dark cove. Smoked fruit, peppery smoke, sweet milk chocolate, smoked unsweetened mole sauce. The sherry masks some of the youth thats otherwise evident in this release, but i cant say i dont like the way it works with the addition. Ardbeg dark cove committee release the new committee release for 2016, this has been matured in exbourbon casks with a heart matured in dark sherry casks. In fact it sounds like its right up my alley, heres to hoping its in the same price range as the standard ardbeg. Ardbeg dark cove committee release the whisky list. Head to head ardbeg dark cove committee release vs general. Mar 18, 2016 now history is repeating itself for 2016 as the new ardbeg dark cove is up to bat. The dark cove refers to the illegal distilling and smuggling that was so common in the old days on the isle of islay and often happened in hidden coves and on remote beaches. Matured in dark sherry casks users have rated this product 5 out of 5 stars. Ardbeg dark cove taking a page from the illicit beginnings of whisky production in a long ago scotland, the 2016 committee release by ardbeg is called the dark cove. Bottled for ardbeg day of 2016, the dark cove bottling is a special release for ardbeg committee members keep an eye out for a lowerabv bottling.
Ardbeg dark cove 2016 committee release whisky master of malt. Ardbeg dark cove inspired by its turbulent past, is a clandestine meeting of ardbeg matured in exbourbon casks and a heart matured in dark sherry casks. Average user rating 5 stars excellent 9 ratings producer ardbeg. Ardbeg dark cove committee release single malt islay whisky. For its heart has been matured in dark sherry casks, imparting waves of treacle toffee, coal tar, squid ink, noodles and toasted coffee grounds. Ardbeg dark cove single malt scotch whisky caskers. The expression is named for the southernmost point of islay, where towering cliffs stand resolute and shelter the southern coast of the island. One of the most beloved whiskeys in the world is made on the small, remote scottish isle of islay. Buy ardbeg dark cove islay single malt scotch 1x 700ml. Others follow their nose, their destiny or the advice of a good friend. Ardbeg dark cove acr bottling note released in 2016, this committee release of dark cove was matured in exbourbon and dark sherry casks for the darkest ardbeg ever. May 05, 2016 ardbegs limited edition releases have slowly been dialing back their heavy peat character for years now, and dark cove is another step along that journey. A limited edition release of dark cove, created for the ardbeg committee.
Ardbeg dark cove committee release islay single malt scotch whiskey. If the committee release is anything to go by which it is, then the hue isnt actually terribly dark, but those dark casks provide plenty of oaky depth. Ardbeg day is just around the corner again, which means its time to shake off the autumn blues or dust off your spring hat if youre in the northern hemisphere and gear up for all the fun and excitement of ardbeggian delights. Naturalnie co kto lubi, mi chyba jednak bardziej odpowiada charakter zwyczajnej ardbeg 10, nie wspominajac juz nawet o tym, ze jest nieporownywalnie. May 05, 2016 the ardbeg committee release of dark cove was launched on 15 th march 2016, during which those quick off the mark could grab the chance to get hold of a bottle of ardbeg dark cove presented at 55%.
Gala apples, mashed potatoes, aged cheese, just a hint of smoke. Jun 20, 2016 now ardbeg have started doing this thing where they create two versions of the same whisky to release during the feis. Ardbeg dark cove said to be the darkest ardbeg ever the. Centuries ago, at the dead of night, the early distillers would smuggle their whisky from the rocky shores of ardbeg cove, to. They did it last year for the first time with the perpetuum and now this year with the dark cove. Presumably it means firstfill and heavily seasoned, but that is just a guess. Ardbeg an oa pronounced an oh is the first new permanent expression from ardbeg in almost a decade. Whilst the colour isnt actually that dark at all, those dark casks provide plenty of oaky depth. Punchier than the standard release, this has notes of dark fruits, intense peat, ginger and bacon, with a long smoky finish. Jul, 2016 what dark means is anyones guess, because ardbeg isnt saying. Many islanders were involved in this activity, including allan and alexander the uncles of john mcdougall founder of ardbeg distillery. Apr 25, 2016 onto ardbeg dark cove, which pays homage to the shadowy past of ardbegs coastline that was, no doubt, rife with smugglers and so forth. Its a no age statement 55% ardbeg that contains a good dose of sherry matured.
Review of ardbeg dark cove singlemalt scotch whisky the. This is a special bottling of dark cove, only for the members of the committee. Ardbeg ardbeg distillery was established in ardbeg on the kildalton peninsular on the isle of islay in 1815 by john mcdougal. Liqp770010224 members receive 10% off create an account. Light warmth, nice viscosity at first, some peppery heat after a moment.
Ardbeg dark cove committee release the malt activist. Ardbeg s latest annual limited edition release, dark cove, is being marketed as the darkest ardbeg yet. Bill lumsden, has marched through the 2000s with at least one new release each year, and in some of those years there have been multiple special releases. Ardbeg is the weapon of choice for all the peat extremists out there. May 30, 2016 the yearly ardbeg day turned to a ardbeg night this year, on the 28th of may 2016, with ardbeg distillery releasing ardbeg dark cove as this years ardbeg day whisky. Limited edition 2016 bottling released to celebrate islay festival ardbeg day 2016. It was launched as a limited edition to celebrate ardbeg day 2016 that was held on may 28 of that year. Dark cove is a limitededition whisky released on 28 may in honour of ardbeg day 2016 the distillerys open day as part of the yearly islay festival. This summer i got the chance to taste ardbeg dark cove committee release at ardbeg embassy in stockholm. The style has been inspired by the history of illicit distilling on the island of islay. Ive learned to stop caring about any sort of schedule for this site, selfimposed or externallynudged. The style has been inspired by the history of illicit distilling on the island of islay, many people were involved including allan and alexander the uncles of john mcdougall founder of ardbeg distillery.
Thanks to nicholas who helped me to pick up the bottle and we did an intense tasting session before we make our way to ardbeg night. This hearkens back to before the official founding of the distillery in 1815, specifically to a time when excise men from the government found and raided the secret cove from. Dark cove 2016 twenty one 2016 kelpie 2017 twenty something 23 2017 grooves 2018 twenty something 22 2018 drum 2019 committee releases. Ardbeg has cemented its reputation as one of the best scotches available today and has been called as close to perfection as makes no difference by many whiskey connoisseurs. The ardbeg dark cove reminds us of the islands dark history full of smuggling and hiding in the cliffs and coves. Ardbegs latest expression dark cove, launches on ardbeg day 28th may, it is made up of whisky matured in sherry casks, married with hallmark exbourbon ardbeg. It is to me and the new dark cove is a winner in my books. Im not entirely sure what that is and doing some googling for dark sherry basically told me that there is no such thing. Taking place under cover of darkness, ardbeg night will mark the launch of dark cove, which ardbeg describes as their darkest ardbeg ever specifically in terms of color. Ardbeg dark cove committee release the ladies share. And you good folks have been infinitely patient and supportive. For over 200 years, ardbeg has been made on the small, remote scottish isle of islay.
Not unlike the uigeadale at first sniff, with a little less sherry than the older uigeadale versions, its a very dry and has an almost chalky nose, mitigated by some tones of dried fruit, though not enough for the sherry in which it was matured. The yearly ardbeg day turned to a ardbeg night this year, on the 28th of may 2016, with ardbeg distillery releasing ardbeg dark cove as this years ardbeg day whisky. The scotch in the glass, dark cove has a golden appearance and a scent that is oily, salty and smoky, putting the creosote up front. After glenmorangie bought ardbeg in 1997, the distillery, under the direction of dr. I personally thought the video was silly and made in good fun even if it is marketing. For its heart has been matured in dark sherry casks, imparting waves of treacle toffee, coal. The dark cove ardbeg committee release 55% abv is available exclusively to committee members through the moet hennessey collection now. Their dark cove edition is maybe not of the darkest color out there, but the sherry butts they use for aging it do provide a perfect counterbalance to the smoky and peaty soul of this islay grandiosity. Follow ardbeg dark cove to get notified when its available nearby, try searching in a different area, or discover something similar. Chocolate orange, toffee, oaky spice and classic ardbeg smoke and soot on the nose.
Matured in a combination of exsherry and exbourbon casks, this is smoky and spicy with a hint of sweetness. Inspired by our turbulent past, this whisky is a clandestine meeting of ardbeg matured in exbourbon casks and a heart matured in dark sherry. Inspired by our turbulent past, this whisky is a clandestine meeting of ardbeg matured in exbourbon casks and a heart matured in dark sherry casks. Ardbeg dark cove single malt scotch whisky, islay, scotland. Im not sure if thats supposed to mean visually or spiritually, but lets just get this out of the way now. Im gonna try reserve final judgement on dark cove till after ive tried it.
The 2016 release of ardbeg to coinside with the isaly festival is called dark cove and has been made with whiskies matured in sherry casks and bourbon wood. Ardbeg dark cove islay single malt scotch whisky was aged in a combination of exbourbon and dark read. A wisp of smoke blows by my nose on a busy city street in the summer. Smuggling was afoot all around the world people were smuggling themselves and their friends into a whole host of ardbeg night events. Ardbeg s soft, pure water comes from loch uigeadail scots gaelic for dark and mysterious place nestled in the hills high above the distillery, while the distillerys seaside location imparts a certain salty, iodine character to the spirit as it slowly matures on the shores of south islay. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. May 09, 2016 ardbegs latest annual limited edition release, dark cove, is being marketed as the darkest ardbeg yet.
Generalnie ardbeg dark cove jakiegos oszalamiajacego wrazenia na mnie nie zrobila. Ardbeg dark cove committee release the whisky ledger. Theres a nice prstory accompanying the new release as every year and it gives the reason for the proclamation of an ardbeg night. Ardbeg dark cove is matured in exbourbon and dark sherry casks for the darkest ardbeg ever.
Ardbeg uigeadail single malt scotch whiskey saucey. What dark means is anyones guess, because ardbeg isnt saying. Ardbeg dark cove finds its inspiration in ardbeg s tumultuous past. Onto ardbeg dark cove, which pays homage to the shadowy past of ardbeg s coastline that was, no doubt, rife with smugglers and so forth.
Every year we are blessed with a limited edition bottling to celebrate a special day in our calenders, ardbeg day. Ardbeg dark cove ardbeg day release limited edition 2016. Mar 08, 2016 ardbeg islay single malt scotch whisky 12,597 views 1. From decoding secret messages and releasing a shipment of ardbeg dark cove, to celebrating on an island and listening to legends by the glow of candlelight, committee members. Ardbeg dark cove the feis ile release for 2016, this has been matured in exbourbon casks with a heart matured in dark sherry casks. The hugely anticipated 2016 ardbeg committee bottling was released on ardbeg night and not surprisingly sold out very promptly. May 05, 2016 we will also have a special bottling, called ardbeg dark cove which pays homage to the shadowy past of ardbegs coastline. Now history is repeating itself for 2016 as the new ardbeg dark cove is up to bat. Ardbeg dark cove committee edition 55%, ob, 2016 the. The new release from ardbeg is creating quite a buzz with whats being called the darkest ardbeg ever. Ardbeg dark cove ardbeg day release limited edition 2016 islay single malt scotch whisky 700ml volume.
On 28th may of 2016, ardbeg released the limited edition ardbeg dark cove as the official bottle of ardbeg night 2016. Stores and prices for ardbeg dark cove single malt scotch w. Dec 14, 2017 ardbeg distillery released ardbeg dark cove for ardbeg day in 2016. Ardbeg dark cove ardbeg day 2016 the whisky exchange.
Ardbeg dark cove committee release whisky auctioneer. The dark cove has been matured in dark sherry casks making it the darkest ardbeg ever. Each year the distillery celebrates this day under the name ardbeg day as part of the islay festival of malt and music. Ardbeg dark cove is the 2016 ardbeg special release and what makes it so special is its use of what ardbeg is calling dark sherry casks. Dark cove is billed as the darkest ardbeg ever, and was created to honour the islay coastlines shadowy past. Undoubtedly a terrific single malt, there are interesting comparisons to be made with the partly oloroso matured uigeadail. There was a lot of enthusiasm and expectation as the dark cove committee release was considered a success with some good sherry injected into it.
Head to head ardbeg dark cove committee release vs general release. Mar 31, 2016 it is to me and the new dark cove is a winner in my books. Ardbeg distillery draws soft peaty water from loch uigeadail and loch airigh. Jeez, lots of dislike for something none of you have tried yet. Ardbeg dark cove islay single malt scotch whisky 750ml. Ardbeg dark cove islay single malt scotch whisky 1 x 700ml scotland colour. Ale moje podniebienie jest malo wyrafinowane, lubi slodkosci, a tu charakter jest raczej wytrawny.
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