Ardbeg Dark Cove Feis Ile 2016

From the legendary Ardbeg distillery, established on Islay in 1815, comes Dark Cove – a whisky evoking the island’s history of hidden stills and clandestine trade. Matured in both bourbon and dark sherry casks, this Feis Ile 2016 bottling delivers Ardbeg’s signature intensely smoky character, layered with notes of tar and soot. Despite its approachable 46.5% ABV, Dark Cove offers a rich, oily mouthfeel balanced by a surprising citric sweetness, creating a complex and deeply satisfying dram. It’s a testament to Ardbeg’s evolving style, blending tradition with innovative cask influence.