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Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release 13 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2023, 50.2%
Ardbeg

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release 13 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2023, 50.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release is a special single malt whisky released in 2023 to celebrate Ardbeg Day. It is distinctive for being distilled without the use of a purifier, a piece of equipment that typically provides a balance of fruit and smoke in Ardbeg whiskies. This experiment by Dr. Bill Lumsden aimed to unleash heavier vapours, resulting in a darker, more robust, and untamed expression.

Change+158.1%
LatestSGD 330
HighSGD 330
LowSGD 88
SGD 359SGD 259SGD 159SGD 59Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jan 5Apr 1Sep 29Aug 4 - SGD 128 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 100 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 110 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 130 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 120 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 118 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 118 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 118 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 118 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 118 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 128 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 128 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 111 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 16 - SGD 179 - Whisky.Auction - Dec 16, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 139 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 139 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 7 - SGD 258 - Whisky Online Auctions - Jan 7, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 19 - SGD 129 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jan 19, 2026Jan 20 - SGD 228 - Whisky.Auction - Jan 20, 2026Feb 1 - SGD 139 - European Whisky Auctions - Feb 1, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 139 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 16 - SGD 129 - Just Whisky Auctions - Feb 16, 2026Feb 18 - SGD 178 - Whisky Online Auctions - Feb 18, 2026Feb 18 - SGD 173 - Whisky Online Auctions - Feb 18, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 88 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 98 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 88 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 98 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 88 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 98 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 88 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 16 - SGD 101 - Just Whisky Auctions - Mar 16, 2026Mar 24 - SGD 198 - Alcovault Auctions - Mar 24, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 173 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Apr 1 - SGD 103 - European Whisky Auctions - Apr 1, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 89 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 89 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 89 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 89 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 26 - SGD 173 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Apr 26, 2026Apr 28 - SGD 209 - Alcovault Auctions - Apr 28, 2026May 10 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 18 - SGD 129 - Just Whisky Auctions - May 18, 2026May 31 - SGD 158 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026May 31 - SGD 179 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026May 31 - SGD 172 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 103 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jun 22, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 129 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 120 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Jul 20 - SGD 90 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jul 20, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 195 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 184 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 22 - SGD 112 - Just Whisky Auctions - Sep 22, 2026Sep 29 - SGD 330 - Alcovault Auctions - Sep 29, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 29, 2026SGD 330.00
Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 22, 2026SGD 112.37
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 108.33

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 347.04
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 406.33
Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 236.20
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
50
Barley
100% Islay Single Malt
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Bottle
Series highlights
Committee Release
Historical context
Ardbeg Day 2023 release, first Ardbeg distilled without the purifier.
Special release
Ardbeg Committee Exclusive
Allocation
Ardbeg Committee Exclusive
Nose
Intense and pungent aromas of earthy tar, dark chocolate cream, smoked artichoke, creosote or tarry rope, with notes of melted butter, light vegetal peat, Mezcal, clay, black pepper, butterscotch, vanilla, cardamom, and oceany salinity.
Palate
Viscous waves of charcoal embers, cracked black pepper, liquorice root, sweet barbecue glaze, scorched marshmallow, lemon bon-bons, bittersweet burnt wood, warm seasonal spices, coffee, eucalyptus, ashy coal dust, cardamom, peppermint, and chocolate.
Finish
Long, ashy, and warming, with lingering camp-fire smoke, salted dark chocolate, peppered sea-spray, tar, burnt herbs, and an almost anaesthetising sensation.
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