Ardbeg Ardcore – Committee Release (2022) Islay 46% ABV (Committee Strength) • Roasted Black Malt

A wild, punk‑spirited Ardbeg built around extremely roasted black malt — the most unconventional mashbill the distillery has ever used. The result is a whisky that leans into char, savoury depth, and bitter‑sweet darkness, with a riot of smoky textures.

Appearance - Deep golden amber, with a slightly oily, slow‑moving viscosity.

Nose - Marmite, burnt toast, and chicory charcoal. Infused coffee grounds, roasted malt, and dark savoury notes. A wave of spice, smoke, and earthy bitterness hints of cocoa husk, charred grain, and smoldering embersA nose that’s aggressively savoury, smoky, and unmistakably “Ardcore.”

Palate - Jaw‑dropping spicy and fiery mouthfeel. Rich smoky flavours: cocoa powder, dark chocolate, bonfire sootPeanut brittle toffee, roasted nuts, and burnt sugar. Smoked lime, charred citrus peel, and a gritty, earthy maltiness. A thick, almost chewy smoke that feels both sweet and bitterThis is Ardbeg at its most anarchic — bold, roasted, and unapologetically intense.

Finish - Long, lingering treacle toffeeSoot, smoke, and charred maltA final echo of bonfire embers and dark sweetness

Release: Ardbeg Day 2022 – Committee Edition

Malt: Roasted black malt (extremely high roast level)

Character: Savoury • Charred • Bitter‑sweet • Smoky • Punk‑edged

One of the most experimental Ardbeg releases of the last decade

A roasted‑malt, punk‑inspired Ardbeg exploding with Marmite, burnt toast, chicory charcoal, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, smoked lime, and bonfire soot. Fiery, savoury, and anarchic, finishing long with treacle toffee, soot, and smouldering smoke.