Ardbeg Ardcore Committee Release 2022 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Crank the volume—Ardbeg Ardcore Committee Release 2022 isn’t here to whisper. Crafted for the Ardbeg Committee and unleashed on Ardbeg Day (Fèis Ìle), this cask-strength single malt smolders at 50.1% ABV and dares to push boundaries with 25% intensely roasted black malt—the distillery’s first‑ever use of it .

It’s smoky, savory, and unapologetically punk—Ardbeg describes it as tasting “like biting on a spiky ball,” and they’re not kidding .

Expect an in-your-face dram with fierce peat, fiery malt, and complex layers strategically unleashed. It doesn’t hide—Ardcore demands to be experienced.

Nose: Explosions of bonfire smoke and charred espresso bean, pierced by aniseed twists, lime zest, and a hint of vinyl sleeves.

Palate: A relentless power chord—tarry peat, dark cocoa, burnt sugar, peanut brittle toffee, smoked lime, candied ginger, and black liquorice. It surges forward, edgy and unforgettable.

Finish: Long, dry, ashy—with fading embers, cracked black pepper, salty sea-spray, and cheeky cola-cube sweetness lingering on.

Pair with rich dark chocolate torte or smoky meat glazes to match its charred intensity. Smoked almonds or spicy barbecue ribs echo its roasted layers. For contrast, try a zesty lemon sorbet or citrus tart—its brightness curbs the dram’s fiery boldness.