Review #31: Ardbeg Drum Committee

I was really hesitant to buy this whisky for a lot of reasons:

1. As pointed out on a Reddit scotch thread, it’s expensive (each committee release is getting pricier and pricier). This is especially true in California, where retailers like K&L were selling it for around $140 instead of the $110 RRP (recommended retail price)
2. It’s non-age statement for that price
3. I haven’t been that impressed with rum cask finishes

I’m happy to say – I am utterly delighted with this whisky and am glad I bought it. I have already imbibed a fair amount of it.

Additional Information

• ABV: 52%
• Cask: Finished in rum
• Age: No age statement
• Limited run release, made for Feis Islay festival in 2019.

About Ardbeg Distillery

• Distillery is known for having the best food of any distillery in Islay
• Generally a very peaty whisky. They have a number of their rarer releases in their tasting room.
• They have a variety of tours available, see map for more details.