Ardbeg Ardcore 2022 Special Committee Release Like Biting a Spiky Ball 100.2 Proof NO20230809 with a hint of vanilla

with a hint of vanilla bean and caramel pudding

with ripe stone fruit on the palate

3rd generation winemakers in the village of Carru` on the western outskirts of the Langhe

made from a blend of multiple Bourbons using a variety of yeast strains

Layers of complexity and flavour emerge from a maturation journey that begins in American White Oak ex bourbon casks before a portion of the whisky is split between six different virgin oak casks sourced from across various regions of France

Ardbeg Ardcore 2022 Special Committee Release Like Biting a Spiky Ball 100.2 Proof NO20230809 with a hint of vanillaFrom the producer: Spicy and savoury, Ardcore grips the senses with waves of marmite, burnt toast, chicory charcoal and infused coffee grounds making for a mosh pit in the glass. Like a safety pin through the septum, a classic Ardbeg herbal top note is present, while swirling, smoky bonfire and molasses loiter backstage.