Released in 1996

concentrating flavor and color far beyond what lower-tier barrels achieve

Hints of eucalyptus and dried herbs weave through the background

Good acidity provides firm structure beneath rounded tannins

What does Bell Sauvignon Blanc taste like

Ardbeg Ardcore 750ML chardonnay Released in 1996Ardbeg Ardcore 750ML is a limited edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750ml format. Released as the Ardbeg Day 2022 expression, Ardcore marks the first time the distillery incorporated black malt heavily roasted to near charcoal intensity into its mashbill, producing a singularly dark and smoky character unlike anything else in the core or limited Ardbeg lineup. Quick Facts: ABV: 46% Origin: Islay, Scotland NAS