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Ardbeg Galileo 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Marsala Cask, 2012, 49%
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Ardbeg Galileo 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Marsala Cask, 2012, 49%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 34
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Ardbeg Galileo is a limited edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2012 after 12 years of maturation. It was released to commemorate Ardbeg's first-ever experiment in space, where samples of new-make spirit were sent into orbit to study the effects of zero gravity on maturation. This expression is a vatting of whisky matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks and ex-Marsala wine casks, resulting in a complex and unique flavor profile. It was awarded 'World's Best Single Malt Whisky' and 'Best Islay Single Malt Whisky' at the 2013 World Whiskies Awards. Only 15,000 bottles were released worldwide.

Change-1.2%
LatestSGD 334
HighSGD 498
LowSGD 274
SGD 525SGD 432SGD 339SGD 247Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Feb 8May 31Sep 30Aug 10 - SGD 338 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 338 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 357 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 357 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 357 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 380 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 360 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 17 - SGD 351 - Whisky Online Auctions - Sep 17, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 340 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 416 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 335 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 335 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 334 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 373 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 355 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 316 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 338 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 338 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 498 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 358 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 279 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 334 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 334 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 314 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 472 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 334 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 16 - SGD 313 - Just Whisky Auctions - Mar 16, 2026Mar 24 - SGD 484 - Alcovault Auctions - Mar 24, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 479 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 332 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 332 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 355 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 319 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 316 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 28 - SGD 440 - Alcovault Auctions - Apr 28, 2026May 4 - SGD 318 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 298 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 298 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 298 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 10 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 18 - SGD 339 - Just Whisky Auctions - May 18, 2026May 21 - SGD 451 - Alcovault Auctions - May 21, 2026May 31 - SGD 474 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 1 - SGD 342 - European Whisky Auctions - Jun 1, 2026Jun 1 - SGD 274 - European Whisky Auctions - Jun 1, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 317 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 317 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 317 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 336 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 276 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jun 22, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 462 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 318 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 318 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 319 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 319 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Jul 20 - SGD 330 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jul 20, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 317 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 338 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 318 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 299 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 290 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 473 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 315 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 295 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 22 - SGD 294 - Just Whisky Auctions - Sep 22, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 444 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 29 - SGD 429 - Alcovault Auctions - Sep 29, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 334 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 333.57
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 29, 2026SGD 429.00
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 443.98

Listed For Sale

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 590.00
Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 563.94
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 846.70
Cask type
Bourbon & Marsala Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Sicily
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Micky Heads
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
15000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Natural cork stopper
Presentation
Bottle with standard box
Series highlights
Limited edition release commemorating Ardbeg's space experiment.
Historical context
Commemorates Ardbeg's space experiment in 2011/2012.
Special release
Limited Edition, Space Experiment Commemorative Release
Allocation
Worldwide
Nose
Pineapple slices and desiccated coconut, toffee and spice, followed by a phenolic launch-pad of peat. Sweet and creamy, with hints of vanilla, liquorice, pipe tobacco, and walnuts.
Palate
Salty, with cream and dried apricots. Sweet vanilla, toffee, and spices with a robust, earthy peat foundation. Tangy citrus, dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and sweet honey.
Finish
Soft and sweet, with earthy smoke swirling about. Long and lingering with smoky vanilla, hints of leather, spiced notes, and tarry espresso.
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