{"product_id":"ardbeg-dark-reserve-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Ardbeg 'Dark Reserve' Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Whisky\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArdbeg Dark Reserve is a limited-edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky created exclusively for The Whisky Club in October 2026. Developed by Ardbeg's Dr Bill Lumsden, this exceptional release showcases the distillery's signature peat smoke alongside the extraordinary richness of rare Black Sherry casks sourced from Bodegas José y Miguel Martin in Jerez, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky combines spirit matured in American oak and Black Sherry casks before undergoing a secondary maturation in Black Sherry casks. This distinctive approach creates a rich, intensely sherried expression, bringing together dark fruits, roasted coffee, treacle toffee and warming spices with Ardbeg's unmistakable coastal smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 49.4% ABV, Dark Reserve is a one-off exclusive batch inspired by the distillery's celebrated Dark Cove release, offering a distinctive interpretation of Ardbeg's powerful, peated character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly ground coffee, rich berry compote and salted treacle toffee, accompanied by coastal woodsmoke and delicate spiced biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich fruit cake, toasted hazelnuts and brown sugar, balanced by sea salt and a bright touch of orange zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate ice cream notes round out the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1815 on the southern coast of Scotland's Isle of Islay, Ardbeg is internationally celebrated for producing some of the world's most intensely peated single malt Scotch whiskies. Its distinctive house style combines powerful peat smoke with remarkable sweetness, richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing its revival under Glenmorangie in 1997, Ardbeg has earned a devoted following among whisky enthusiasts and collectors. Now part of the LVMH group, the distillery continues to explore innovative cask maturation techniques while preserving its unmistakable Islay character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Ardbeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Islay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Scotland, United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: October 2026 – The Whisky Club Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask Type: Black Sherry casks and American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Secondary maturation in Black Sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 49.4% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership: Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Whisky Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709050028334,"sku":"6574642606","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Ardbeg_Dark_Reserve_Islay_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_700ml_Front.png?v=1791852417","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/ardbeg-dark-reserve-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}