Ardbeg

Ardbeg Ardcore, Bourbon Cask, 2022, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 66
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Description

Ardbeg Ardcore is a limited edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky released for Ardbeg Day 2022. It is notable for being the first Ardbeg distilled with roasted black malt barley, a unique choice that imparts bold and complex flavors. This non chill-filtered whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and is described as tasting 'like biting on a spiky ball.'

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SGD 82SGD 79SGD 76SGD 73Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 2Aug 2Aug 2 - SGD 81 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 2 - SGD 74 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 81.27
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 73.88
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Historical market records for Ardbeg Ardcore, Bourbon Cask, 2022, 46%
DateAmountRecord typeSource
2026-08-02USD 50Auction resultUnicorn Auctions
2026-08-02USD 55Auction resultUnicorn Auctions
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Region
Islay
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2022
ABV
46%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Ardbeg
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Black Malt Barley (75% light- to medium-peated distilling malt and 25% black malt)
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Ardbeg Day 2022 Release
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Ardbeg Day 2022 General Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Spicy and savoury, with notes of marmite, burnt toast, chicory, charcoal, infused coffee grounds, a classic Ardbeg herbal top note, and bonfire smoke and molasses behind.
Palate
Fiery and full-bodied, delivering cocoa powder, dark chocolate, peanut brittle toffee, smoked lime, soot, aniseed, and malty biscuit.
Finish
Long and sweeter, with treacle toffee, soot, lingering smoke, and cracked black pepper.
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