N2rrad
Member Senior
95
23 jun 2023 9:52 am
Intense fruit and tobacco.
Ardbeg Dark Cove
Ardbeg
WB 86.8 983 оценок 46.5 %vol 700
Sherry + Bourbon
Whiskybase
Бочки созревания/финиша
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учтено 158 заметок · текстовых 91 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)
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Dark Cove описывают как насыщенный дымно-торфяной виски с заметными хересными нотами, но мнения сильно расходятся: часть считает его одним из лучших лимитированных релизов Ardbeg, другие — слишком лёгким, простым и дорогим.
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В отзывах Dark Cove предстаёт как виски с дымом, торфом и выраженными хересными оттенками — тёмным шоколадом, сухофруктами, тоффи, кофе, солодом, цитрусом, солью и дёгтем, иногда с лекарственными, минеральными и мясными нотами. Нос чаще описывают как дымный и торфяной, с пеплом, морскими и лекарственными тонами, а также сладостью от шерри — фруктами, ванилью и мёдом. Вкус нередко называют сладким, дымным и пряным; финиш — от долгого, дымного и пряного до короткого, плоского, сухого, вяжущего и с горькой травянистой нотой. Часть дегустаторов хвалит его как сложный, сбалансированный, элегантный и «шелковистый» виски, один из лучших лимитированных релизов Ardbeg и «опасно вкусный».
Однако мнения сильно расходятся, и немало отзывов отрицательных или сдержанных: виски называют слишком лёгким, слабым по финишу, недостаточно сложным, «искусственным», слишком разбавленным, с лёгким телом и малой маслянистостью, а палату — тонкой или слабой, со спиртом, выбивающим из баланса. Повторяется критика цены и маркетинга, совет вместо него брать Uigeadail, а также сравнения не в пользу классических Ardbeg вроде Uigeadail или Corryvreckan. Отмечают, что он нетипичен для Ardbeg — менее «тёмный» и менее «медицинский», не «торфяная бомба», скорее мягкий и округлый; есть противоречие между носом, обещающим больше хереса, и вкусом. Встречаются и резко отрицательные оценки — вплоть до «тёмной главы в истории Ardbeg», «скучного и разочаровывающего», а в прямом сравнении с соседними релизами его ставят ниже предшественника.
N2rrad
Member Senior
95
23 jun 2023 9:52 am
whisky666
Connoisseur
88
18 aug 2023 12:33 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Frederikaj
Connoisseur
86
28 sep 2025 6:52 pm
ok
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Thermidor
Connoisseur
84
01 feb 2026 11:31 am
We are going deep into Whisky Lake 2.0 today, maybe all the way to the bottom in more than one way, so I best put on my atmospheric diving suit. The exact depth is 15 Ardbeg limited releases in one go, with a current 10yo (83 pts.) as the benchmark. Yes, I have written my last will and testament. The lineup from the newest to the oldest bottling is: Smokiverse (81), Spectacular (82), Heavy Vapours (77), Ardcore (76), Scorch (83), Blaaaack (81), Drum (79), Grooves (80), Kelpie (83), Dark Cove (84), Perpetuum (80), Auriverdes (83), Ardbog (87), Galileo (85), Alligator (88). Compared to my previous scores for the bottles I've already tasted, only Auriverdes felt a bit better this time than the first time I tried it many, many years ago. Unsurprisingly, both myself and the tasting panel voted Alligator, Ardbog, and Galileo as the best three. For me the bottom of the barrel was Ardcore with its offensive blandness and youth, but the whole tasting panel voted it the 2nd worst in the lineup, disliking Heavy Vapours even more. Thanks for the tasting, Maija & Pete! Compared to when I tried it before, Dark Cove earns an extra point or two. Still, those points mostly come from the nose which after nosing all the later Limited Editions finally offers some traditional sherry notes like dark chocolate and dried fruit. Unfortunately there's not enough sherry casks in the vatting, since the taste has only half of the sherry promised by the nose. This could have been good but as it is it's merely a promise of good things, mostly unfulfilled.
Sven76
Expert Senior
84
03 apr 2026 12:31 pm
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Gatopardo
Expert Senior
89
07 may 2016 11:53 am
A short note after the presentation in Madrid the 4th of may of 2016: Nose: sweet, ripe fruits, leather and of course peat and smoke, but "under control". Taste: again, those fruits come back to your mouth. Sweet and oily. Smooth. Final: not particulary long as I remenber Great stuff. In my opinion very different Ardbeg from the last special editions. Could compare with the Oggie but this is even smother. I guess those "dark sherry casks" used could be PX Casks, because this stuff is really smoth and refined, not a peaty beast. I loved it. I only can argue about the price and tbe gradually reduction of strenght of the last releases.
Sidney87
Expert Senior
85
29 may 2016 10:39 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
Hvdree
Connoisseur
85
13 jul 2016 8:53 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The_Rock
Expert Junior
82
19 oct 2016 10:06 pm
A nice alternative to the rather small portfolio of Ardbeg, but priced too expensive in my opinion.
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
87
28 nov 2016 12:11 am
‘Blind Islay fury’ was a blind tasting organised by Whiskylounge. We started here: WB N: Toffee fruit sugars - cognac cask? Sugar cane, molasses - Rum cask? It's farmy and vegetal with a sweet, sugary smokiness, a sweet BBQ meat marinade [sticky ribs with hoisin sauce], balanced against notes of Tipp-ex, putty and grout. Good nose. T: Here’s another big Islay whisky where the smoke is not obtrusive, starting sweet before moving straight to vegetal. The development spins all around the flavour wheel with notes of putty, deep old sherry char and sweet plasticine,... F: ...sweet vegetal and smokey cognac. Lots of types of smoke here, from the maltings to the heavy cask charring. It doesn’t evolve exactly, it’s more about those numerous revolutions around the flavour wheel. C: Doesn’t stop spinning. I like it, it’s a fun one and a good one. I feel i’ve had it before but i can’t put a name to it, but the chemist amongst us nails it! A free dram to him and on to number 4 WB. Scores a B
lachaineduwhisky
Expert Senior
—
08 mar 2017 9:51 am
The usual peat and bacon melt fairly quickly in a soft and warm atmosphere. In the mouth, an impression of maturity emerges, which tends to show that we do not care - perhaps - not your g ***** vis-à-vis the age of the barrels used. The proportion of sherry casks looks relatively high. Fairly melted and soft, very round, no aggressiveness. Not very Ardbeg for the shot. Malt, citrus? Not here. But greedy wish with an endless final for the shot. Enthusiasm 4/5
Koalafant
Expert Senior
87
15 mar 2018 6:10 pm
Whisky'n More 2017 => 87/100
whiskyfacile
Expert Junior
87
11 apr 2018 4:48 pm
for full review go to https://whiskyfacile.com/2016/06/03/ardbeg-dark-cove-2016-ob-465/
valasios
Connoisseur
89
10 jul 2020 8:19 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
gaboruso
Connoisseur
86
26 may 2021 7:52 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
WhiskeryTurnip
Connoisseur
85
06 jun 2022 5:07 am
нос 87 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
clyne_loganar
Connoisseur
86
17 jul 2024 9:52 am
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Isabell
Expert Junior
90
11 nov 2024 5:55 am
What a rich and intense dram. Definitely An Oa on steroids, really good. Probably one of the best limited editions from Ardbeg in recent years. Delicious sherry notes, a subtle saltiness, all combined with the typical Ardbeg sweetness, great.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Sweet and earthy, obviously Ardbeg. Lots of dirty peat smells and musty cellar funk, all in a good way, of course. It's also fruity and herbal. Lots of vanilla, plus strawberries, red grapes and sweet and sour balsamic vinegar. Oranges, ginger. Some braised beef with roasted carrots, onions and gravy. Some dark chocolate. |
| Вкус | 91 | Orange and vanilla up front, with a surprising freshness of melon and mint. Then meaty aromas come in, along with strong sherry notes. Basically more sherry than peat. Old varnished wood, wine gum, pomegranate, plums, vanilla and cinnamon (I especially love this one). Tobacco and a touch of salt on the finish. |
| Финиш | 90 | Long and rich. Orange, marshmallows, pomegranate and a little lemon oil. Beef broth. Dark chocolate and creamy vanilla. Subtle tannins at the very end. |
szligen
Expert Senior
88
07 apr 2026 7:53 am
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Peiler
Member Senior
87
30 may 2016 10:35 am
Great Stuff... definetely better than the perpetuum. Get's better dram by dram and wins by adding a few drops of water. very long and dry finish! love it!
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 90
Thermidor
Connoisseur
84
05 jun 2016 4:37 pm
Tried this one at a bar because I didn't want to buy one blind. It isn't bad by any means although too light on the finish, but I liked Uigeadail I had in a glass next to it more. I was also a bit confused by what is dark in a whisky that's lighter in colour, tone and taste to Uige. I could be wrong about this but Dark Cove felt to me like some odd vatting of Bowmore and Laphroaig rather than Ardbeg.
jankes
Expert Senior
85
10 jun 2016 9:37 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Feis_ile
Connoisseur
85
19 jun 2016 2:58 pm
This is the darkest Ardbeg to date! With a color of golden potstills in the moonlight. On the nose dark tones of dark chocolate, toffee and distant bonfires. http://www.whisky-amsterdam.nl/product/ardbeg-dark-cove/
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
87
27 jun 2016 8:43 pm
3rd June 2016 is the date of.,,, Malt ’n’ Copper’s European referendram! We begin in France WB and finish in Scotland WB N: Ardbeg is often ashy, sometimes heavily charred and other times more creosote-y. This one is firmly meaty [smoked ham] and equally manured with tar, heavily charred onions, pickle, pickled nuts and sweet cream. A little sherry and plenty of bourbon here. T: A little acute, but with a bold arrival of sweet=sour lemons a little fruit juice [tomato and orange] and thick soured cream. Fairly young and basic stuff. It has form but rushes through the gear becoming salty, ashy and rough again - which clenches up my palate quite frankly. F: Develops ashy and rather salty with more meaty [bacon even] with a dry, rubbery, bitter finish. Longer here than the palate but that’s not saying much. C: It’s ok, mutter, mutter, but, mutter, Uigeadail, mutter, Corryvreckan, mutter, mutter standard 10yo,… mutter….. Scores a B-
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
85
07 jul 2016 11:41 pm
нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Daan Tje
Connoisseur
86
25 jan 2017 1:56 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
magic_slim
Connoisseur
86
17 apr 2017 8:54 pm
I am little bit disappointed, although this is still very good whisky.
Islaywolf
Expert Senior
84
17 feb 2021 4:39 pm
Unfortunately for my taste the weaker Ardbeg I tried! :(
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
LordIslay
Expert Senior
85
17 mar 2021 11:28 am
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
dongolzo81
Connoisseur
88
06 feb 2022 12:33 am
I love the balanced combination of ashy Islay smoke with intense sherry tones. That's why I often favor Bowmore, but I also liked the Lagavulin Distillers Editions (in the past more). This Ardbeg also beats into this Krebe. In "drinking strength" my favorite among Ardbeg's bottlings. The nose offers a lot, and usually a lot of it. Besides classic Ardbeg flavors like ash, smoke (slightly less than usual) and citrus, I find more fruity and herbal flavors here. I therefore (also) accept PX and/or Fino Sherry casks when choosing casks. It's worth giving some time. Admittedly, a few horsepower are missing in the mouth if you take the CR bottlings or an Ardbog as a benchmark. But that was it with the criticism. The lemony smoke and burnt pineapple complement each other with dried fruit, herbs, light tannins and a pleasant sweetness. The finish is ashy-sweet, suffers somewhat from too little abv, but is still sufficiently present. Overall extremely tasty. But requires larger sips rather than droplets or sips.
нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
wncvirus
Expert Senior
85
12 mar 2022 8:59 pm
Nose: Fairly deep notes of smoke, slightly sweetish. Taste: Linear flavor with fairly distinct smoke. Poorly complex. The unit smoke level for each approach. Slightly acidic. Rating: 85 | 100 - Smoke finish quite powerful smoke load. Generally, the item does not differ in any way from the core range bottles of this distillery and the price is higher
malt maniacs
Expert Junior
86
09 apr 2022 10:42 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
pa6uhobu4
Member Senior
85
20 mar 2023 7:11 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 83
GLENRIGI
Connoisseur
85
30 mar 2023 2:01 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
martinbutterfly
Expert Senior
86
11 nov 2024 12:21 am
bl0wb4ck
Expert Senior
87
17 nov 2024 1:12 am
Great Ardbeg, intense smoke with a subtle fruitiness.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
springtank
Connoisseur
88
15 feb 2025 5:18 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
cachalot14
Connoisseur
86
15 dec 2025 7:13 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
ARDBERG
Connoisseur
81
29 may 2016 12:32 am
In fact a dark chapter in the history of Ardbeg.
Paulski88
Expert Senior
88
30 may 2016 10:30 am
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 75
XorLophaX
Expert Senior
88
08 jun 2016 10:28 am
Conclusion: 88/100 points - "dangerously tasty". The Ardbeg-Day 2016 brought us a 46.5% diluted, flavored version of the Dark Cove (Compared to the Commmitee release). You get here a dangerous tasty, mild and unfortunately quite characterless Ardbeg with NAS at an ambitious price. The supposedly "darkest Ardbeg of all time" is unfortunately in vain. Bad is the Dark Cove not by far, but there is not much to discover and it lacks the rough nature of the sea. Personally, I like him a lot and find him much better than the perpetual, but I prefer a Uigeadail, because he has more Wums and character. Link to the tasting on my blog: http://www.tasting-notes.de/Archive/537
whiskybros
Expert Junior
84
02 jul 2016 10:37 am
You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Ardbeg-Dark-Cove-465/c21kp/574a8f800cf2b585410fed30
нос 82 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
MaltyMillionaire
Connoisseur
88
11 sep 2016 5:21 am
I do not particularly like the standard Ardbegs (10, Uggy, Corry), finding them too ashy, too citric, and too unbalanced. I quite enjoyed Ardbeg 30 year old and this is the closest to it in profile, though not nearly as sophisticated and well integrated. A great dram overall.
rolabob
Connoisseur
89
04 oct 2018 8:43 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
wbarchive_526950
Connoisseur
89
15 mar 2021 6:53 am
beautiful balanced Ardbeg. Wonderful combination of smoke and sherry, the smoke is perfectly integrated.
Andytka3
Connoisseur
84
27 jul 2021 2:54 am
1599) Ardbeg, Dark Cove, The Ultimate, Ardbeg Day 2016
niggy1813
Expert Senior
91
26 oct 2021 3:55 pm
The annual Ardbeg Limited Committee releases are so different, In my opinion there are very very good one and also not so good one especially for the price that is taken for them. But the Dark Cove is one of the best of them. Beautifully perfect whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 90 | A combination of the Ardbeg typical peat smoke and a fruit cocktail of blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet cherry and strawberry. |
| Вкус | 93 | A mix of fruits, smoke and spice. Very complex and perfectly balanced. You literally crave for the next take. |
| Финиш | 90 | The finish doesn't lose at all and is very smooth. The complexity remains as well as the fruit cocktail and well integrated smoke. A touch of spice adds more. |
Gotan
Expert Junior
80
24 jan 2022 12:03 am
Nose and palate take different paths. The nose is not bad and at least partially retains the character that can be expected from an Ardbeg. The palate, on the other hand, is excessively sweet and fragile, despite the gradation similar to 10.
gianchimanchi
Member Senior
88
10 feb 2023 11:04 pm
Not very multifaceted, but beautiful fragrance.
Rebelliousgang
Expert Senior
88
16 oct 2025 6:49 pm
GLEN MAUR
Connoisseur
87
29 may 2016 9:03 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
steinrich
Expert Senior
85
30 may 2016 1:18 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
GlenSikkes
Connoisseur
65
14 jun 2016 5:54 pm
For me the worst Ardbeg I've ever tried, very artificial. Particularly the 'aspartame sweetness' in the finish. Like if they lost inspiration and contrived several barrels together until it was somekind of 'doable'. In my opinion it's very overrated and may not even stand next to the Corryvreckan or the Uigeadail. A six-and a half
нос 72 · вкус 65 · финиш 55
MadScientist
Connoisseur
83
24 jun 2016 11:58 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
domani
Connoisseur
86
25 mar 2017 6:23 pm
An Ardbeg with surprise effect. He is not as "dark" as expected but rather silky and supple with intense aromas and unmistakable finish. The Sherry Casks are more in the background and give him the necessary balance Balance - 25.03.2017
Calmar
Connoisseur
88
31 may 2017 11:24 am
It was surprisingly good, I already expected a weak likeness of Guess at twice the price, but here is a very nice, fantastically spicy, soft and friendly mole (fortress, of course, does not please, but the feeling that the increase would not have helped much); not guessing, but it's going the right way, to the price tag, though the claims remain (yes, blah, twice as expensive), so if you already have a couple of bottles in the closet I guessed, but there is an extra hundred euros and a burning desire give it back LVMH, welcome.
gango4
Expert Senior
88
02 nov 2017 8:27 pm
A few% more would probably be a profit.
Kensay
Connoisseur
88
24 feb 2019 10:28 pm
Very balanced and tasty molt, atypical ardbeg, really liked
Kantenmechaniker
Connoisseur
89
03 feb 2020 9:51 pm
A total Schlabberwhisky, I practically breathed it in at that time during the Ardbeg Barbecues, it was so easy to drink and still is. Of course, due to the lack of barrel strength, he doesn't quite make it against the Committee Release. But he doesn't have to hide.
TsiAI
Expert Senior
84
22 jul 2020 12:38 pm
Room temperature when tasting: 25℃ Eyes: Orange and smell of fragrance. Nose: The smoke is lighter than I thought, and it is very comfortable, with ash, iodophor, and dried sea fish. Some sticky cream, dried cranberries, red jam, smell and other Abbey I have drunk appeared in the back. It was light, not complicated enough, and not many layers. If I locate it in the brainless peat sweet water, I think it is already Full marks, but if you want to reproduce Abbe's glorious years, it is obviously far from enough. Taste Palate: no bitter bottom, peat sweet water, a little cranberry jam, strawberry fudge, plant ash, waves and rocks, sprinkled with raw scallops of crushed pepper, to bring out some delicious juice. Final rhyme Finish: long, a little sweet, sea salt, smoked salmon, seaweed body: light and watery, very low oil content, is this Abbe's body? Nose: 85/100 Palate: 85/100 Finish: 85/100 Body: 80/100 Overall: 84/100 Overall: Smell the fragrance is really true, it is indeed a little sweet water of brainless peat, probably the way it looks after dilution in Uganda. It's delicious, but it's too flattering.
VISION_CHEN
Expert Junior
85
12 jan 2021 5:30 am
Smell the fragrance: I am looking forward to Heiwan because the moment he pours it into the glass, Heiwan has let the iodine and dried plum treasure scent in the air, as if walking into a smoking cave and meeting in the cave. Discovered some mud, and the firewood pile that was just extinguished, the harbor under the dark night is mysterious and charming, Tasting: The alcohol feel is just right, the wine is lively and jumping, the balance of sweetness and charred aroma, like the sugar-fried chestnuts from the night market vendors and the accidentally roasted honey chicken wings, and the sherry and peat in the end rhyme collide Among them, there seems to be endless possibilities, caramelized melon seeds, kerosene, dark chocolate, cuttlefish noodles, dead leaves, ashes, gradually far away... Summary: Black Bay 2017 Member Edition is recognized as the best Abbe's annual limited wine in recent years. It is matured in EX bourbon barrels and "Dark Shirley barrels". Both peat and Shirley mutate here, and many are derived. The indescribable fine flavour, the original imprint of the winery is also difficult to find, but the only constant is the high standard of balance. As for the sense of pleasure, different people have different opinions. My score is not very high. (This is an old note in my notebook, using the old scoring system. Although this will result in a high score, I still want to show this score.)
Luigisim
Connoisseur
85
25 mar 2022 7:46 am
Part of the Weird & the Woderful flight tasting at Ardbeg Distillery. Maybe the less good one. After a rich sweet nose, it turned quite weak. Very similar to standard OB young bottling.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
PortYouri99
Expert Junior
88
26 mar 2022 10:04 pm
g2ther
Expert Senior
85
23 sep 2022 9:04 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Will_iam
Connoisseur
87
04 jul 2023 7:46 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
chameleonwhisky
Member Senior
88
02 nov 2024 4:10 pm
Solid and rich meaty dram. Tasting bottle available at www.chameleonwhisky.com
Kirei_kr
Expert Senior
89
05 mar 2025 4:47 am
*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Nose: Strong peat (smoky, ashy, earthy), raisin, vanilla, herbs, citrus, chocolate cream When the vial is opened, a powerful wave of peat immediately fills the air. The peat is smoky with ash and damp earth notes. There is a sherry nuance from the raisins, adding a rich sweetness. A refreshing herbal note, possibly mint, is also present. A hint of citrus, reminiscent of orange peel, adds a light zest. The soft aroma of chocolate cream, like the filling in a pastry, provides a smooth, chocolaty touch. The sherry and chocolate notes stand out beautifully, not overshadowed by the intense peat, creating an attractive and well-balanced aroma. |
| Вкус | 90 | Palate: Smoky, raisin, berry tartness, oak, chocolate, mocha, spices, nuts, cinnamon The smokiness is still present. While the nose had stronger peat than sherry, the palate shifts to highlight sherry notes like raisin, chocolate, and mocha. Amidst the smokiness and sweetness, a slight tartness from berries pops up, adding an intriguing layer. This tartness subtly tones down the bold flavors, balancing the profile. Oak barrel notes, along with chocolate and mocha, provide a rich, pastry-like character—like a chocolate or mocha cream filling. A delicate blend of spices, including black pepper, cinnamon, and clove, adds warmth and complexity. The harmonious blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy elements creates a layered and delightful tasting experience. |
| Финиш | 88 | Finish: Smoky, raisin, oak, mocha, clove, tannins A gentle smokiness lingers softly. The chocolate and mocha notes continue to unfold, maintaining a rich and smooth profile. The tannic dryness becomes more pronounced compared to the palate, but it remains moderate in intensity The subtle spice from clove enhances the overall depth, leaving a balanced and satisfying finish. |
SeattleHusky
Connoisseur
86
15 apr 2025 1:45 pm
Each flavor is very good when picked out individually, but upon careful tasting, the flavors are not well integrated; in my scoring system, the best I can give it is 86. There is a little violet in the nose and finish, I don't know if it's because of the sample or the wine itself, it's quite interesting. Modern Ardbeg is not my style, too dirty and too heavy, but this violet reminds me of 2024 Feis Ile, which is quite similar.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Peatyjohn
Expert Senior
86
27 jun 2026 5:10 pm
The maturation in heavily seasoned sherry casks gives Dark Cove an inviting sweetness alongside dark chocolate and Ardbeg’s signature peat smoke. On the palate, glazed ham, grilled artichoke and smoky bacon take centre stage, while sweet smoke intertwines with herbal notes and smoked tea leaves. Interestingly, I found very little of the medicinal character often associated with Ardbeg. The finish is long and warming, with lingering herbs, tarry rope and crackling peat smoke.
DoctorK
Expert Senior
90
29 may 2016 10:12 pm
Love it! Finally some Ardbeg to enjoy, with character and a long finish. Sure it´s NAS and the price is hefty but from the last Ardeg Days it is imho the best byfar since the Aligator
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 93
Wolv
Expert Senior
84
05 jun 2016 9:49 am
better buy Uigedal; less money, same - if not better - quality
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
GIORGOS
Connoisseur
85
11 jun 2016 6:03 pm
нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 86
P.A.O.K.you_are
Connoisseur
87
09 jul 2016 1:08 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Unclimbability
Member Senior
80
30 jan 2017 11:20 pm
Colour: Dark Gold Body: Medium/Full Nose: Lovely Sherry and fresh zesty lime, lemon, musty wool, blood orange Taste: Intense, creamy medicinal, cough sweets, lime juice, lime pith, lemon, creamy oak, orange. Great balance. Finish: Long length. Creamy, medicinal, earthy peat. Notes: It's Ardbeg, of course it's great. Maybe I should have kept my Commitee Release, I'll have to open my 33.132 before I decide if it was worth it. 80/100
ffmdino
Connoisseur
—
19 sep 2017 9:27 pm
a surprise for me. He is not without
ricallende
Expert Senior
—
22 may 2018 2:07 pm
Dre73
Connoisseur
86
29 feb 2020 3:57 pm
Typical and good Ardbeg, sweet smoke, pretty strong and rich of flavours besides the peat. Nice one.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Surprisingly fruity, some slight peat and smoke. Raisins, apple fritters, or apple compote. Spicy as well, cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 86 | Some little pepper, some sal ammoniac, licorice. Pretty full taste, chocolate, and it tastes like a new car smells :-), furniture polish too. Later it gets stronger. |
| Финиш | 85 | Not much pepper left, fake leather, peat, ash, car showroom experience now. Pretty long, the sweet smoke remains in the mouth quite long. |
DenisLeonov
Connoisseur
88
08 apr 2020 11:57 am
Balance (22) Good Young Ardbeg (88)
lustaufwhisky
Expert Junior
88
28 may 2020 11:12 pm
Nose: Typical Ardbeg - the smoke dominates and other flavors have a hard time developing at the beginning, whereby I perceive the dark cove softer in the smoke than the standards. I give the dram a few minutes and then smell again. Now the cold ash comes and the peat smoke has a slightly medicinal effect with a little seaweed. Now it is sweeter and honey and dried fruit appear, also vanilla and citrus notes are there. Out the back, the rather complex drop becomes flowery and spicy. • Taste: The smoke appears a little milder in my mouth. Now you can taste the sherry ripening with dried raisins and plums as well as the dark chocolate and coffee notes. Overall very creamy even if the dram is now a bit tart (but not bitter). The NAS is even more exciting due to the fine spiciness with a slight pepper sharpness. • Outlet: Medium to long with intense smoke and a little sweetness.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Astrid
Connoisseur
84
09 feb 2022 7:37 pm
Phew, the sherry is rather pale here and there is little else that is memorable. For the full review, go here: https://halbendrinks.de/2022/02/06/ardbeg-feis-ile/
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Nick_Hildebrand_2000
Connoisseur
87
24 may 2025 10:26 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Firefly113
Member Senior
88
05 sep 2026 7:11 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
mer1973
Connoisseur
86
28 may 2016 11:35 am
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Chpvroom
Member Junior
90
28 may 2016 12:46 pm
нос 95 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
DoctorK
Expert Senior
90
29 may 2016 10:09 pm
Great expression, one of my favorites from the last years
markjedi1
Connoisseur
—
04 jun 2016 9:02 am
Unlit Inlet The Dark Cove is the long awaited and seriously hyped new Ardbeg Day 2016 release. We are talking the general release here, not the Committee Release at 55% with the pale label. It was sold through the Ardbeg Embassies on Saturday 28th May and – as is always the case with these types of releases – was sold out in a matter of hours. The label boldly states ‘dark sherry casks’ and ‘darkest Ardbeg ever’. I am not sure that that means. Oloroso? PX? Darkest ever? I have seen Ardbeg twice this dark. I hope the contents of the bottle is better than the PR bullshit. Well, the nose is very pleasant. Vanilla and tar, soy sprouts (that’s a first!), walnuts and some seaweeds. Something that reminds me of band aids. Not overly medicinal, just a touch. Bicyle tire? I get some liquorice, ginger and nutmeg. If there is any fruit, it is lemon. The smoke development is rather limited, but quite nice. After some five minutes, I get something really sweet. Caramelized peel of blood oranges. Could that be the sherry? It starts rather salty with loads of ashes and oak (ginger!), before it allows the sweetness to reveal itself. But the sweetness is not offered much room, for it turns very salty again immediately. Some smoked ham with a drop of lime juice and Seville oranges. The peat is unmistakable, but far from playing first fiddle. Loads of tannins, though. In the long finish, it is mostly the spices that speak, but at the death I get a sudden eruption of plasticine and rubber. All-in all, this Dark Cove is a good Ardbeg, but – like its predecessors of the last years – it does not match the classics like Uigeadail, Corryvreckan or the Beist. I would rather spend my money on them. I bought this for 99 EUR, but now easily reaches 150 to 200 EUR on secondary markets. Thanks to Anthony and Imanuel for helping me obtain this bottle.
Whiskyflasken
Expert Senior
85
04 jun 2016 8:16 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 82
Othorion
Connoisseur
86
14 jun 2016 3:42 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
kv-schmidt
Expert Junior
86
12 nov 2016 10:20 am
The big secret about his dark color: For the Ardbeg Dark Cove barrels were used, which previously contained a particularly dark sherry-type. For its production, the grapes are not only dried and pressed, but also heated. This further lowers the water content, making the result even sweeter, even darker than the classic PX sherry. "Dark Sherry", the barrel supplier has called this variety, which is hardly produced today due to its complex manufacturing process. In the past, however, the "Dark Sherry" was widespread. And so is the "Dark Cove" (meaning: dark bay) not only represent a snapshot of the darkest sherry casks of the distillery, but also reflect the sherry aromas from a bygone era.
Achany
Connoisseur
84
13 sep 2017 10:11 pm
nice combination of peat and sweet. Peat, some minerals, some ashes, sweet sherry, some citrus. Quite some nice Ardbeg, but there is something nagging ... it is fine Whisky but why all the fuss about it? Fine dram, nothing more
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
mark-achterhoek
Expert Senior
86
08 nov 2018 8:59 am
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
face
Expert Senior
82
12 nov 2019 8:46 am
нос 86 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
besar
Connoisseur
88
21 feb 2020 10:51 pm
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Cubey666
Connoisseur
86
09 jun 2020 9:57 pm
Tasted at Whisky in Leiden 2017 nice combination of some deep sweetness and peat. Good long finish
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
sarthur71
Connoisseur
88
19 jul 2020 5:55 am
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
RobNagtegaal
Expert Senior
86
30 oct 2022 1:45 pm
Nose: medicinal peaty, sherry notes Pallet: very soft salty and peated and sweet Finish: getting more peaty in the finish
MyLastChance
Connoisseur
85
06 feb 2023 7:54 pm
below average Ardbeg. Just skip it and you won't miss anything.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | rather weak and does not seem fully matured. The percentages are missing to give it a certain emphasis. It's not bad now, the smoke is quite good and pleasing. Seems a bit watered down though. |
| Вкус | 85 | Also in the mouth a bit very thin and not very complex. In the beginning, the alcohol even bites briefly, since it has too much space in the spectrum of aromas because there is simply not enough. |
| Финиш | 84 | The Abang is kinda puffy and gone... some smoke and a thin flat curve |
Mane140486
Expert Senior
87
19 sep 2023 9:53 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
DistiLesha
Connoisseur
88
18 dec 2025 9:26 pm
If I were to smell it blind I probably wouldn't be able to tell it apart from something like Laphroaig Cask Favorite PX Finish! 21.5 22.5 23 21
ConvalRen
Connoisseur
82
30 sep 2026 3:58 pm
Previously rated 92, 91, 88 in 2019, 2020, 2021 respectively. Each year i drink this it seems to have gone down in personal rating. My tastebuds have evolved, hence my rating does too. Now in 2026, tasting from a week old bottle I find it flat and just smokey. Barely any body palate, with a soft and light tingly finish. 82 is my final rating. Very boring tbh, wouldn't want to taste it again.
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
meganstars
Expert Senior
89
31 may 2016 11:20 am
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 96
kv-schmidt
Expert Junior
86
01 jun 2016 10:07 pm
All in all : more harmony than power, and not just a gentler version of the committee bottling. The Dark Cove is independent, a somewhat pensive, well-groomed Ardbeg, who wants to be enjoyed, and with leisure. He is well balanced, with interesting nose and pleasing palate. The deliberately created composition of smokiness and sweetness pleases. Very good. The so far darkest Ardbeg ever.
martinni
Expert Senior
85
11 jun 2016 8:09 am
нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
Robstrom
Member Senior
—
17 sep 2016 7:26 am
999:-
mr.p9
Expert Senior
89
04 feb 2017 3:02 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
detachedblue
Connoisseur
87
30 jun 2019 11:49 pm
nallacam
Connoisseur
86
03 aug 2020 3:46 pm
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
wouterk
Expert Senior
88
18 aug 2020 12:05 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Mapl
Connoisseur
86
10 oct 2020 6:51 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Cairn87
Member Junior
89
25 sep 2021 8:08 pm
Very complex, clear cask profile. Smoke with quite a hit, but still warm and round. Taste of some Dark berries, sherry profile. Truly recommended????
ailean
Connoisseur
87
23 jan 2022 1:20 pm
zzqfyl
Connoisseur
87
30 mar 2022 4:36 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Islaysmoke
Connoisseur
92
24 feb 2023 10:51 pm
One of the most beautiful Committee releases.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 94 | Sweet ashy smoke. Mineral flavor. Tart chocolate and slightly bitter coffee note. Oak barrel and floral aromas. |
| Вкус | 91 | Sweet and smoky on the palate. Slightly spicy ginger with tarred boat planks and smoked ham. Citrus towards lime with freshness. |
| Финиш | 91 | The aftertaste is definitely long. Slightly dry with a spicy sweetness. Flotsam, tarred boat planks. mocha. |
Lagios
Expert Junior
88
22 oct 2024 9:40 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
junyvyao
Connoisseur
87
03 mar 2025 9:10 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Tk421
Expert Senior
87
02 jul 2025 12:50 pm
Delicate black liquorice and chocolate smoke. A real delight.
Beatroute Malt
Expert Senior
88
29 jul 2025 10:52 pm
Nose: dark chocolate dry sweetness, candied sugar, salty, hint of roses. Hint of smoke lurking in the background. Taste: light peat, salty and complex, again dry sweetness, astringent, ever so slightly minty, faint green herbs. Complex and well integrated malt, in my opinion one of the better versions of Ardbeg. Go get if you can!
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
kv-schmidt
Expert Junior
86
28 may 2016 1:13 pm
Official Tasting Notes Ardbeg Dark Cove 46.5%: The color: The so far darkest Ardbeg ever. On the nose: fleshy, earthy and spicy aromas. Strong notes of dark chocolate with some orange, candied toffee, coffee and oak. A touch of smoky campfire in the background, with a mysterious floral influence, similar to flowering currant bushes. And a lot of flaxseed oil. In the taste: The feeling in the mouth is almost dry or lime peel. Touches of smoldering charcoal and wood polish scurry over the palate, while notes of raisins, dates and ginger lie over a lingering shade of tar oil. The reverberation of smoked ham and inked blackened noodles signal the long and spicy reverberation. The Departure: Long, spicy and full bodied with persistent notes of toffee, coffee and tar.
Gogopro52
Expert Senior
78
07 jun 2016 10:10 am
Uigedal or Corryvreckan are in fact better and much cheaper, which makes both the one and the other much better off. What could have been the name for a fine sherry bottling, instead of just that ... Just a shame, but typical LVMH Finster hits it all in all but definitely, scowling especially when you consider that good sherry casks cost quite a bit of money, but you can pay very well for these editions (and here too). Incidentally, I also know a good two dozen Ardbeg bottlings, which were significantly darker and considerably better!
нос 81 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
hs305
Connoisseur
83
06 may 2017 2:39 pm
[June, 2016] I had this dram during a "Feis Ile 2016" tasting at Bonn.In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 82,5. Pls. see my detailed review below.
wbarchive_407045
Member Senior
85
17 aug 2019 4:32 am
Maybe not the darkest Arbeg ever, but this is great, better than I remember when I open the bottle. It's quite different from the typical Ardbeg profile, this ain't a peat and smoke bomb, this is elegant and refined, very well balance. And love the earthy note! Get a bottle if you can! (I REALLY LIKED THIS DESCRIPTION FROM THE GUY 2 DOWN) good daily sipper for me, I have 4 because I liked it so much.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | similarities to Ardbeg Uigeadail on the nose, sweet honeyed smoke, tar, slight medicinal note, a tart citrus note – lemon-lime furniture cleaner (WJ); salt, chloraseptic, cereal note with baking spice |
| Вкус | 84 | salt, slight tingling on front of the tongue, smoke and more smoke, a charred toffee sweetness, some pepper spice, the smoke and ash note mutes much of the sweetness |
| Финиш | 85 | not as long as I expected in this case, charred oak, some leftover ash, a bit of bitter chocolate, coffee |
Malthead19
Connoisseur
87
19 apr 2020 11:54 am
- contrary to some opinions, I find the DARK COVE a very successful special bottling, - a very complex smell, really awesome! - taste maybe a bit "thin" but not annoying for me, but rather very pleasant and very tasty - significantly better than, for example, an AN OA with comparable barrels - from the aroma it goes in the direction of Lagavulin Dest. Ed. (I tested in 1997/2013)
gossm01
Connoisseur
86
26 dec 2020 8:39 pm
It is of medium viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. I have aromas of sweet peat smoke, raisin syrup, nuts and nautical notes. Not very complex. Relatively sweet in taste. The alcohol is well integrated and he has a medium body.
thebonewolf
Expert Senior
85
18 jan 2021 6:43 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Wood, earthy, bit of salt. |
| Вкус | 88 | Rich fruit, creamy, chocolate, smoke, wood, caramel. |
| Финиш | 82 | Dry, tart, nutty, salt. Medium. |
Seanowalker
Newbie
85
24 nov 2021 5:24 am
A good whisky without ever being great, and current prices make it an easy pass, however at original retail interesting enough to purchase if lucky enough to stumble upon. Certainly different from typical Ardbegs the biggest fault I can say is a lack of cohesion between elements, the fruit and peat fight rather than work in harmony, and the finish has a really strong liquorice bite. It is interesting, but there are many a better Ardbeg in this world.
Issie
Connoisseur
—
03 jan 2022 11:11 am
29.08.2021
Mannix65
Connoisseur
87
18 aug 2022 12:00 am
The issue price when it was released was EUR 97
olegborgol
Connoisseur
87
22 aug 2022 4:39 pm
Powerful, peaty, smoke, salt, notes of fruit, ash. 21.5-22-21.5-22
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
MrGlenfarclas
Connoisseur
89
12 mar 2023 3:48 pm
It comes dark and exudes its beguiling Ardbeg BBQ smell as soon as you pour it. Immediately chocolaty on the nose. A real chocolate bomb. Smells very tasty. Set sherry. pipe smoke. dark fruit Great nose. Pure chocolate on the tongue. Wow! The chocolate is very dark and bitter. In the direction of chocolate-coated espresso beans. Clearly bitter. Seasoning on tap. Freshly roasted espresso beans. Long finish. warm smoke. And always the dark chocolate. Great. Super bottling. Maybe the best special release of the last few years. Now a few more turns (like the Committee version) and it cracks the 90p.
Falnor
Connoisseur
80
28 may 2016 11:36 am
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 76
Patrick93
Connoisseur
86
02 jun 2016 8:14 am
нос 89 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
chrizthewiz
Expert Senior
87
22 jun 2016 10:04 pm
A sweet and savoury Ardbeg. Easy drinkable and definetly a nice dram. As an addition to the core range it would be much apreciated. Overpriced, like all special Ardbeg releases these days. Also the superlative marketing "..darkest ardbeg ever.." bullshit does not fit Ardbegs reputation and is just childish and kinda embarrasing to be honest. In my opinion, sometimes less is more....
Bosi
Expert Senior
85
07 aug 2016 11:03 pm
I like this Ardbeg Day bottling better than the last two years. The selection of kegs did the aroma very well. However, even this bottling is still too ironed for my taste.
WhiskyAgent
Expert Junior
79
08 oct 2016 1:09 pm
Peat dominated nose with underlying sweet wood spices. The attack, still peat upfront, is pleasant and balanced but the palate proved quite thin and a tad sweet giving way to the alcohol bringing it out of balance and dominating a rather short and simple finish.
hfos
Expert Senior
85
15 nov 2016 10:08 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
hs305
Connoisseur
83
23 mar 2017 10:57 pm
[March, 2017] Why not compare this release against its predecessor Perpetuum (WB id 68370) and successor Kelpie (WB id 86163)? I never ever thought (when Perpetuum was released) that Perpetuum will win against its successors as I (like many others) had the impression this was the weakest Ardbeg Day edition so far. But now I must confess: This was the best (to my liking) in three years. Oh, oh Ardbeg - where are you heading to...
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | The colour of the Perpetuum is clearly the most pale of the three, while Dark Cove (nomen est omen) is the darkest. Kelpie is closer to Perpetuum than to Dark Cove, maybe just one or two shades darker. While Perpetuum has the most Ardbeg trademark nose (surprisingly) Dark Cove is rather shy but much sweeter (due to the dark sherry casks) and Kelpie offers some strange aromas on eucalyptus and camphor (that remind me a little bit of a cough medicine and disinfectant solution). Interestingly I find the Perpetuum best and the Kelpie by far the weakest in this head-to-head. |
| Вкус | 83 | Perpetuum is based all around sweet and peaty flavours that are not too complex, but somehow balanced. Dark Cove is due to the sherry casks much sweeter, the peat is more in the background. Again it is a little bit hot and peppery. Kelpie is all about this strange eucalyptus/menthol flavour (maybe they should have named it "Koala" instead) - if you love this, than it is probably very interesting (Helmut Schmidt, the former German chancellor, who smoked menthol cigarettes only would like this, probably). But I do not, I hate menthol as it reminds me of bitter medicine... You guess my rating for this round now, don't you? |
| Финиш | 81 | Perpetuum arrives big and mouth-coating on the palate while Dark Cove is quite sweet, but a little bit hot at the first sip. Kelpie is a little bit hot and peppery too and not as mouth-coating as the Perpetuum. Again Perpetuum wins this round closely followed by Dark Cove. Kelpie is not impressive. The Perpetuum finish is very clean and long, typically Ardbeggian. Dark Cove has a quite long but very sweet finish that is somehow more one-dimensional than the Perpetuum. And the Kelpie: The finish gets dry and bitter (due to the heavy tannins of the virgin oak), I do not like such a profile. It is significantly shorter than the other two as well, so again: Perpetuum first, Dark Cove second, Kelpie last... |
rottendon
Connoisseur
83
20 apr 2017 1:10 am
Did he like me at the Ardbeg Night at the first moment very well, he is in the set setting in direct comparison to the committee version a bitter disappointment. The nose is still the most similar, in the mouth separate the two worlds. Nevertheless, he likes me better than last year's Perpetuum, the direction seems to be correct in principle, only the dilution concept should be considered here! Here's the committee bottling: https://www.whiskybase.com/whisky/79815/ardbeg-dark-cove
Nikilema
Expert Senior
86
21 oct 2017 4:51 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Lord of Orkney
Expert Junior
—
24 nov 2017 7:41 am
нос 89 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
MattDoobie
Member Senior
84
24 jul 2019 3:34 am
Nose Ash, seaweed and peat backed by sherried sweet fruits; bananas, apricots and peaches. Very medicinal and saline. Underneath all that there’s a creaminess with vanilla and custard and some citrus. Very nice. 22/25 Palate Again ashy, lots of smoke and honey everywhere coating the mouth. Very nice texture and arrival. Not very sherried on the palate and not as much fruit although bananas are definitely there for me. On the third pass the apricots come out as well and there’s tons of fresh vanilla beans there as well. Nice and round and a pleasure to chew on. 22/25 Finish Very strong on the ash, it’s a long finish that reminds me of my days as a smoker. There’s a residual honey sweetness that give you something to chew on for a bit but not much else. 20/25 Value and presentation These Ardbeg day NAS products offer a poor value, with an original price of 230$ CAD and a now inflated secondary price markup... there’s just no way this whisky competes in this price range. For perspective, the same shop that sold it for 230$ sells Glendronach 21 for 203$...The presentation is mostly good, it’s being billed as the darkest Ardbeg yet and I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt that they’re smart enough not to add E150 to the whisky after saying that (wink wink, Bowmore) but I do wish that information was on the packaging, same with chillfiltration, I had to confirm online that there wasn’t any. The 46.5% abv is great and goes a long way towards giving us the nice mouthfeel present here. Overall I think this is a great whisky that’s bogged down by an absurd price point. 20/25 Total score 84/100
Ostap
Connoisseur
88
17 jun 2021 7:36 pm
2017-05-13: Delicate and multifaceted, at the same time, aroma. A little harsh in taste and aftertaste, a small disadvantage for me was the hospital-herbal bitterness. In general, not bad.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Sweet and earthy, delicate peat, barrel pickles, non-alcoholic, creme brulee, tarpaulin, cigarette ash, lightly salted salmon, delicate smoke, crispy crust of fresh bread, wine notes, wax, green grapes, freshly broken twig, yogurt, iodine, vanilla chewing gum, sweet yeast dough, sweet slightly burnt rubber sole, citrus peel, peanuts, menthol, seaweed, ginger, lemon sherbet. |
| Вкус | 88 | Wine, pepper, mushroom, ash, rubber sole, tarpaulin, smoked, sweet, lemon peel, hospital herbal tincture, burnt rubber. |
| Финиш | 87 | Bake, dry, ash, long, knits, smolders like ashes, hospital grass bitterness, gray bread "Tavria", sweet burning rubber. |
Mannix65
Connoisseur
87
06 aug 2022 11:43 pm
A successful bottling with a dark character
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Ashy cloud of smoke from the campfire, herbal brew from the sherry cask, overripe blackberries, chain lubricating oil |
| Вкус | 88 | sweet old Pata Negra ham, smokehouse, herbs and sherry, pleasant sweetness, fleshy hints, a nuance of iodine, wild blueberry puree |
| Финиш | 87 | a long smoky sweetness washes over the mouth and throat |
SCHREDDER
Connoisseur
86
31 dec 2022 9:44 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Bitzi
Connoisseur
86
27 mar 2023 5:17 pm
MaltsofIslay
Expert Senior
88
10 nov 2024 1:43 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
MAXOESI
Connoisseur
88
26 jun 2025 9:24 pm
He really impressed me back then at the distillery.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
Palindrome
Expert Senior
87
27 jun 2016 2:26 am
The nose is deceptively young and tangy like tequila. On the palate, this one opens up nicely to offer a complex experience. Still, younger than I would have preferred. I miss the Alligator. It was spectacular. I also like Ardbeg Day more than this one. But still, worth picking up a bottle for sure if you favor Ardbeg's lovely rich and malty peaty character.
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
d1scostu
Connoisseur
88
24 jul 2016 8:49 pm
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
whiskeyjedi
Member Senior
88
13 aug 2016 11:56 am
Ardbeg Dark Cove Tasted 2016-08-05 @ Whisky InTeam Spaden: N wohilger smoke, warm oats, G juicy saffron cream, dry campfire really one of the better of the special bottlings 88
Egge
Expert Junior
83
18 aug 2016 8:56 pm
rpvdwel
Connoisseur
86
14 dec 2016 8:09 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Goethe
Connoisseur
86
17 feb 2017 10:25 pm
This is kind of a thin Ardbeg Uigeadail expression, but quite young in age. You don't get the bacon maritime fish mouth feeling. Concerning price/performance ratio: 6/10
Gatopardo
Expert Senior
89
10 oct 2017 6:52 pm
Maybe not the darkest Arbeg ever, but this is great, better than I remember when I open the bottle. It's quite different from the typical Ardbeg profile, this ain't a peat and smoke bomb, this is elegant and refined, very well balance. And love the earthy note! Get a bottle if you can!
Whisky.Hedonist.MY
Connoisseur
86
22 mar 2020 2:52 pm
Sample from DarrenHJA
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 90 | Medicinal peat smoke, what else do you expect? With some burnt charcoal, and sweet smoke, maybe burnt caramel. The Dettol smell can be found isolated from the smoke at times. BBQ marshmallow, with some briney notes as well. Respectable nose. |
| Вкус | 84 | Pleasant kind of smokiness, with nuttiness and slight hint of sweetness. Faint saltiness, quite fruity, with lemon and oranges. Rather weak palate I must say. |
| Финиш | 85 | Faint smokiness, with almond and lime, with some oakiness. Pretty long finish. |
schengel10
Connoisseur
87
18 apr 2020 8:42 pm
A pleasant, pleasant to drink Ardbeg. The sherry flavors suit him well. For about € 95.00 (2016) not super cheap but ok [Color] full gold;
Paedi75
Expert Junior
82
30 may 2020 6:55 pm
нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Dram Brigade
Expert Senior
83
16 oct 2021 8:39 am
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
SCHREDDER
Connoisseur
86
02 apr 2022 10:41 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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469.90 € | IslayArdbeg | — | 155.05 € 139.54 €–166.27 € · 7 из 379 | -203.1% | 114.00 € | -312.2% | 249.00 € | -88.7% |
в наличии
склад: 1
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—70 cl | AllesWhisky |
WB #81438
не подтверждено (не exact)
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