{"product_id":"ardbeg-corryvreckan-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Corryvreckan is the most aggressive expression in the core Ardbeg range — named after the notorious whirlpool off Scotland's west coast, bottled at 57.1% ABV without chill filtration, and matured in new French oak and ex-bourbon casks that produce a more tannic, dark berry-inflected, and ferociously intense peat character than any other standard Ardbeg release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Corryvreckan whirlpool is one of the most powerful in the world — the name is an accurate description of what this whisky does to the palate. Where Ardbeg 10 Year uses purely ex-bourbon casks, Corryvreckan's new French oak component adds significant tannin structure and dark berry character that intensifies rather than softens the phenolic peat. At 57.1% ABV it requires water to open fully. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat, dark berry, leather, espresso, and a strong French oak tannin edge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferocious at full strength — peat smoke, dark fruit, black pepper, charred wood, and cask strength heat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long and smoky with persistent tannin, dark fruit, and a lingering peated warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Corryvreckan considered more intense than Ardbeg 10 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo reasons: the new French oak casks add tannin and dark berry character that the 10-year's ex-bourbon casks don't produce, creating a more aggressive wood structure; and the 57.1% ABV is substantially higher than the 10-year's 46%, delivering the peat character at full force before water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould Corryvreckan be drunk neat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 57.1%, water is strongly recommended to open the nose and soften the spirit. Start neat for a few minutes, then add a few drops — the dark fruit and complex peat emerge more fully with a small dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Corryvreckan considered more intense than Ardbeg 10 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"New French oak casks add tannin and dark berry character the ex-bourbon 10-year doesn't produce; and 57.1% ABV is substantially higher than the 10-year's 46%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should Corryvreckan be drunk neat?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 57.1%, water is strongly recommended. Start neat briefly, then add a few drops — the dark fruit and complex peat emerge more fully with small dilution.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903645159495,"sku":"083300072247","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/ardbeg-corryvreckan-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2-n.jpg?v=1782401646","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/ardbeg-corryvreckan-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}