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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Committee Reserve, French Oak & Ex-Bourbon American Oak Cask, 2008, 57.1%
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Committee Reserve, French Oak & Ex-Bourbon American Oak Cask, 2008, 57.1%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 28
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

The Ardbeg Corryvreckan Committee Reserve is a distinctive and limited edition single malt whisky from the Ardbeg Distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. This special release, bottled in 2008, was initially exclusively available to Ardbeg Committee members. Named after the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool, it is known for its powerful, peaty, and peppery character, matured in a combination of French oak and ex-bourbon American oak casks. It is bottled at a cask strength of 57.1% ABV and is non-chill filtered.

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 682.94
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 669.64
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 946.68
Cask type
French Oak & Ex-Bourbon American Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
55
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
5000
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle only
Series highlights
Committee Reserve
Historical context
2008 Ardbeg Committee-exclusive release
Special release
Ardbeg Committee Exclusive
Allocation
Ardbeg Committee
Nose
Big fragrant (dry) smoke, wet oilskins, linseed oil, hot charcoal, tarry ropes, creosote, nectar, earthy peat, mineral, golden treacle, artisan chocolate fruitiness, hints of pepper, sea salt, seaweed, bacon, honey, citrus lemon zest.
Palate
Dry with good extract, chewy peppered steak, pepper sauce, crispy seaweed, black tarry espresso coffee, rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries, cherries), bitter almonds, star anise, hickory, chalky effervescent violets, malt, caramel sweetness, green apple, spicy cloves.
Finish
Long and lingering, big phenols, knee-deep in seaweed, black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries, hot pepper sauce, cinnamon, cloves, cigar smoke, toasted oak, dark chocolate, black pepper, menthol, treacle, chilli sauce, salty, medicinal, smoked meats, tarmac.
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