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Ardbeg Dark Cove Feis Ile 2016, Ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry Cask, 2016, 46.5%
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Ardbeg Dark Cove Feis Ile 2016, Ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry Cask, 2016, 46.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

The Ardbeg Dark Cove Feis Ile 2016 is a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky released for Ardbeg Day on May 28, 2016, during the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. It was crafted as a tribute to Islay's clandestine history of illicit distilling and is described as the 'darkest Ardbeg ever'. This expression was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and dark sherry casks, showcasing a complex maturation process. It is a non-chill filtered, no age statement (NAS) whisky bottled at 46.5% ABV.

Change+41.4%
LatestSGD 477
HighSGD 477
LowSGD 217
SGD 509SGD 401SGD 293SGD 185Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Feb 8Jun 9Sep 27Aug 10 - SGD 338 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 300 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 300 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 340 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 340 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 360 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 242 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 295 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 295 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 275 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 278 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 237 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 217 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 1 - SGD 261 - European Whisky Auctions - Jan 1, 2026Jan 19 - SGD 238 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jan 19, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 17 - SGD 295 - Whisky.Auction - Feb 17, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 236 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 275 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 354 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 16 - SGD 256 - Just Whisky Auctions - Mar 16, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 276 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 276 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026May 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 257 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 258 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 317 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 257 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 257 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 238 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 278 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 299 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Jul 20 - SGD 240 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jul 20, 2026Jul 21 - SGD 278 - Whisky.Auction - Jul 21, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 384 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 277 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 278 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 226 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 217 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 217 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 256 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 276 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 22 - SGD 255 - Just Whisky Auctions - Sep 22, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 477 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 477.32
Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 22, 2026SGD 254.67
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 256.04
Cask type
Ex-Bourbon & Dark Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Malted barley sourced from Port Ellen
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Michael 'Mickey' Heads
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Ardbeg Day: Feis Ile 2016
Historical context
Inspired by Islay's illicit distilling past and smugglers
Special release
Feis Ile 2016 / Ardbeg Day Release
Allocation
Worldwide
Nose
A sweet and savory combination of new leather, creosoted fences, char siu pork, sultanas, and raisins, with lemon and orange oil, treacle toffee, a touch of tar, and burning heather. Herbal notes like rosemary and sage, pine needles, sea foam, and classic Ardbeg peat are also present.
Palate
Softer than expected, with lots of char and ash up front. Coffee grounds and singed citrus lead to bitter dark chocolate and tar, before fruit cake, candied ginger, and liquorice sweeten things. Pronounced marine saltiness, balsamic and herbaceous spiciness, and a heavy, acrid peat with notes of diesel engine and ink are evident.
Finish
Warm, rather long, on roasted malt, smoked ham, ginger, and pepper. Burning pine needles and black coffee fade to blackcurrant and liquorice, with a tarry and slightly rubbery end. The menthol lingers for minutes, along with a background of peaty smoke.
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