Ardbeg – Arrrrrrrdbeg! Committee Release (70cl, 51.8%)

Ardbeg – Arrrrrrrdbeg! Committee Release is a whisky from Ardbeg (Islay). Aged 13 years, bottled at 51.8% ABV, 70cl. Since its establishment in 1815, The Ardbeg distillery has been on a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of ownership changes, closures, and reopening. Stability was only achieved relatively recently, when the ailing distillery was purchased in 1997 by industry giants, Glenmorangie. The subsequent years have seen the distillery’s popularity swell, with fans enticed by the signature style of tarry, sooty smoke, balanced against citric sweetness and an oily mouthfeel. While Ardbeg still retains its distinctive personality, it has definitely been influenced by Glenmorangie’s propensity for experimenting with cask finishing, and (dare we say it) NAS expressions. Arrrrrrrdbeg! Bottled to celebrate Mickey Heads and his 13 years at the helm, Arrrrrrrdbeg! marks the end on an era. Wholly matured in ex-rye casks, this mouthwatering last salute to Mickey is a first for the distillery and a blunderbuss of fruity flavours.