Ardbeg

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release, Ex-Bourbon Cask, 2023, 50.2%

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TypeScotch Whisky
MRI
MRI 11
Average Score
N.A
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Description

The Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release 2023 is a limited edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky, crafted as an experiment by Dr. Bill Lumsden. For the first time, the traditional purifier was removed from the still during distillation, allowing heavier, untamed vapors to rise, resulting in a bold and intensely peated profile. Matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled non-chill filtered at 50.2% ABV, this Committee Exclusive release showcases Ardbeg's darker, more robust flavors, with a dramatic and aromatic pungency.

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LatestSGD 140
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SGD 149SGD 143SGD 137SGD 131Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 2Sep 13Sep 27Aug 2 - SGD 133 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 147 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 139 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 140 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 139.53
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 138.52
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 147.30
Region
Islay
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2023
ABV
50.2%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Ardbeg
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Ex-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)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork with metal cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Committee Release
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Committee Exclusive; Ardbeg Day 2023
Allocation
Ardbeg Committee
Nose
Intense, pungent, aromatic smoke, cloying sweetness, farmyard scent, creosote or tarry rope, dark chocolate cream, smoked artichoke, black pepper, butterscotch, vanilla, cardamom, oceany salinity, earthy, briny seaweed, vegetal notes.
Palate
Bittersweetness, ashy coal dust, cardamom, peppermint, coffee grits, dark chocolate, mentholic eucalyptus, aniseed twists, cinnamon balls, antiseptic lozenges, lime zest, charred honeyed meat, cumin, liquorice, apple, vanilla, toasted oak, black pepper, dried fruit, smooth sweetness, minerals, herbs.
Finish
Long, bold, warming, smoky, lingering notes of tar, peat, slight sweetness, anesthetizing sensation, mint, cinnamon pepper spice.
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