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Ardbeg Dark Cove - Not For Resale, ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry Cask, 2016, 46.5%
Ardbeg

Ardbeg Dark Cove - Not For Resale, ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry Cask, 2016, 46.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

Ardbeg Dark Cove was matured in ex-bourbon casks with a heart matured in dark sherry casks, inspired by the history of illicit distilling on Islay. This 'Not For Resale' version is a trade sample bottling, while a public release was launched for Ardbeg Day/Night at the 2016 Fèis Ìle. It is marketed as 'The Darkest Ardbeg Ever' and is a limited edition, non-age statement release.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Oct 6, 2025SGD 1,098.71
Cask type
ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry 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
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Ardbeg Day 2016
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Not For Resale; Ardbeg Day/Fèis Ìle Release; Trade Sample
Allocation
Trade Sample
Nose
At first meaty, earthy and spicy, with bold notes of dark chocolate emerging against orange, treacle toffee, coffee and oak, a smoky background and a mysterious floral note.
Palate
The mouthfeel is almost tart, with raisins, dates, ginger and pepper spice surge and waves of smouldering charcoal, wood polish and creosote notes, leading to cured smoked ham and squid ink noodles.
Finish
Long, spicy and rich with notes of toffee, coffee and tar.
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