Ardbeg Drum, Committee Edition, 52%

Introduction

Ardbeg Drum Committee Edition represents a bold experimental release from one of Islay’s most revered distilleries. This limited edition whisky showcases Ardbeg’s willingness to push boundaries while maintaining their signature peaty character.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley with high phenol content (typically 50+ ppm), Islay spring water
• Distillation process: Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Ardbeg Distillery on Islay’s southern coast
• Maturation: Initially matured in traditional oak casks before being finished in ex-rum casks from the Caribbean
• Special techniques: Non-chill filtered to preserve maximum flavor and bottled at cask strength (52% ABV) for Committee members

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Pineapple, tropical fruit cocktail, banana chips, and smoked paprika mingling with Ardbeg’s signature maritime smoke
• Palate: Explosive waves of smoke intermingle with sweet vanilla custard, clove, ginger and ripe banana, leading to complex layers of charred pineapple and spiced rum
• Finish: Long and lingering with medicinal peat, dark chocolate, and exotic spices that transition to a gentle sweetness

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of spring water to open up the complex flavors
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with sea salt, smoked seafood, grilled pineapple, or spicy jerk chicken

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 52% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Islay
• Certifications/Awards: Exclusive Committee Release, highly rated by whisky critics including scores above 90 points from multiple reviewers

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Ardbeg Drum Committee Edition represents a masterful fusion of traditional Islay peat character with the exotic influence of Caribbean rum casks, creating a truly one-of-a-kind sensory journey.

As an exclusive Committee Release, this bottling is produced in strictly limited quantities and is increasingly difficult to obtain as collectors secure their bottles.

Crafted under the watchful eye of Dr. Bill Lumsden, one of the whisky world’s most respected master distillers, this expression demonstrates Ardbeg’s commitment to both innovation and tradition.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Ardbeg Drum Committee Edition has garnered enthusiastic praise from whisky experts and Ardbeg Committee members worldwide, with many considering it among the distillery’s most successful experimental releases.

Seasoned collectors who have supported previous Committee Releases recognize the value of adding this distinctive bottling to complete their Ardbeg collection.

Its consistent high ratings across whisky publications and online communities reflect the exceptional quality and distinctive character that has become synonymous with special Ardbeg releases.

From Islay to You

Each bottle of Ardbeg Drum Committee Edition carries with it the passion and craftsmanship of the dedicated team at this historic Islay distillery, offering a rare opportunity to experience their innovative approach to whisky-making.

The playful carnival theme of the Drum release, alongside its serious whisky credentials, embodies the warm, approachable character that has endeared Ardbeg to whisky enthusiasts around the world.

By enjoying this exceptional dram, you join a global community of Ardbeg admirers who appreciate the distillery’s uncompromising quality and distinctive character – secure your bottle before this limited treasure disappears forever.