Ardbeg

Ardbeg Committee Release 21 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2016, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

A bottle of Ardbeg 21 Year Old The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, released exclusively for Ardbeg Committee members in 2016. This limited edition was distilled in the mid-1990s (specifically 1993 and 1994) and matured in ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 46% ABV. It showcases a rare, older side of Ardbeg, balancing smoky power with mature elegance, and was bottled without colouring or chill filtration.

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Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 22, 2026SGD 373.57
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 433.30
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 453.16
Cask type
Bourbon 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
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Mickey Heads
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
8268
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Committee Release
Historical context
Distilled during Ardbeg's precarious period in the mid-1990s
Special release
Committee Release
Allocation
Ardbeg Committee members
Nose
A beautiful, sumptuous but curious mix of tarry smoke, Ardbeg ice cream and black pepper. Some green leafy herbal top notes are then discovered, like fennel or basil. A splash of water releases sweet toffee, popcorn and buttery oak, but always anchored by Ardbeg's sooty, tarry smoke.
Palate
An intense, peppery, 'fizzy' mouthfeel gives way to rich flavours of liquorice/aniseed, marzipan, toasted rye bread, charcoal and peppermint. The harmonious, integrated flavour lingers, with more creamy vanilla, sweet notes, and a dash of spice.
Finish
Long and lingering, but quite gentle, almost soothing, with more coal tar, aniseed and smoky butter.
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