Ardbeg - Hypernova HN2022

Ardbeg Hypernova HN2022 is an extraordinary limited-edition Islay single malt released exclusively to the Ardbeg Committee in 2022, marking the latest and most extreme evolution of the distillery's acclaimed Supernova series. Distilled from malt peated to over 170ppm phenols, Hypernova was created to be the smokiest Ardbeg ever released, yet remains unmistakably true to the distillery's character. Bottled at 51.0% ABV, non-chill filtered and at natural colour, it delivers an intense flavour profile of tar, creosote, soot and bonfire smoke, balanced by notes of dark chocolate, aniseed, bitter almond and subtle sweetness beneath the powerful peat. Despite its formidable smokiness, Hypernova retains surprising complexity and balance, making it a remarkable limited release for collectors and devoted fans of heavily peated Islay whisky.