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Ardbeg Ardcore 2022 Committee Edition

Scotch Ardbeg Scotland
  • Distiller

    Ardbeg

  • Bottler

    Ardbeg

  • ABV

    50.1%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $200+

A 2022 release from Islay distillery Ardbeg, this is the Committee Release of Ardcore, a release hell-bent on providing raw, Islay flavor. This release features "Black Malt" which is supposed to deliver unparalleled flavor. Let's dive in.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 85
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Ardcore is a fun, citrus-heavy release that packs a punch and shows Islay character can go beyond pure smoke and peat.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • While Ardbeg is iconically connected to peat, this expression shows what the distillery can do when its smokier qualities come from a different source. A fun change of pace from a distillery that’s always innovating.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Expressively peaty, which is to be expected from Ardbeg. Notably, it’s wild how much cream, honey and lemon are present here. So bright, citrusy and full of acid and character.

  • Taste:

    Sweet honey on the palate, peppery and full of citrus once again. Light oak, great viscosity. Pleasant, fun, distinctive. Smoke, barbecue and ash permeate.

  • Finish:

    Long finish, full of lemon, vanilla, creamy sweetness and pepper. Peat is pleasant and contrasts nicely with the sweet, fruity character.

  • Overall:

    Ardbeg doesn’t always knock it out of the park with these interesting Committee and annual releases, but Ardcore is a fun, citrus-heavy release that packs a punch and shows Islay character can go beyond pure smoke and peat.

  • Score:

    85

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources