Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml $254 Delivered @ Ardbeg Committee Store

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Pcarbonman on 19/04/2023 - 09:28 ardbegcommittee.com.au (236 clicks)
Last edited 19/04/2023 - 11:38 by 2 other users

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In the words of @rosebank in a previous Ardbeg post (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/768087), this probably isn't a 'deal' deal, but considering it sells for ~A$225 in the UK and other retailers typically sell Ardbeg at higher prices, this should be a decent price.

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G'day fellow whisky enthusiasts!

I just had to share this exciting news with all of you. Ardbeg has just released their latest gem, the Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Committee Release, and it looks extremely tempting! At 50.2% ABV, this is not a whisky for the faint-hearted.

Ardbeg is known for its peaty, smoky flavours, but the Heavy Vapours seems to take it to a whole new level. During production, the purifier, which typically catches the heaviest vapours, was removed from the distillation process, resulting in a whisky that is truly "all peat". Ardbeg says that the Heavy Vapours is the most full-blown Ardbeg ever, with an intensity of flavour that is unmatched.

However, this is a Committee Release, which means it's exclusively available to Ardbeg Committee members.
Priced at $254.00, it's definitely a splurge, but it just might be one of those bottles worthy of addition to your collection for moments that deserve the finest of drams.

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  Thefong on 19/04/2023 - 09:38

  +6

  Nah, fk Ardbeg and their special releases. They've been reading way too much of their own press since they sold that single cask for a record amount, and all of their Committee release prices having been slipping into the silly price range ever since.

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  tunzafun001 on 19/04/2023 - 09:45

  +4

  Distilled fermented yeast water…$60.. half assed unfiltered fermented yeast water… $250.

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  Thinkswithelbow on 19/04/2023 - 09:59

  Wtf is a committee release?

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    hotphil on 19/04/2023 - 10:04

    +3

    Marketing bollocks

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    goodjoojoos on 19/04/2023 - 10:16

    Bottled at cask strength rather than 46%. Also different label.

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      groperofeuropa on 19/04/2023 - 10:42

      This 'CoMmiTtEE ReLeAsE" is only 50%.

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        goodjoojoos on 19/04/2023 - 13:13

        To be fair, you can still dilute the spirit to 50% to call something "cask strength" (that's the bare minimum, just like it needs to be 40% at minimum to be called whisky). "Natural cask strength" is the strength of the whisky from the cask, which can sometimes be as low as 40% depending on the cask, storage, age and whisky… The differences between these are obviously taken advantage for marketing.

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  Dig Digger on 19/04/2023 - 10:00

  I see the covertly swearing dimple and sweety bourbon drinkers are out today… you need an educated mind for the rich and manly.

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    Drpepper666 on 19/04/2023 - 10:52

    What the hell are you talking about.

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    Dalryk on 19/04/2023 - 19:03

    I love a good peaty dram, but I'm not keen on $250 for Ardbeg

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    sakurashu on 12/05/2023 - 12:25

    Did you mean to write "sweaty"? Turns out they were all right and the consensus is that this release wasn't very good - did you like it?

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  bargainatoraah on 19/04/2023 - 10:41

  Cask strength is the shit!

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  Drpepper666 on 19/04/2023 - 10:52

  Its not cask strength why are you all saying that

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  Darkheartz on 19/04/2023 - 12:21

  OP if you are quoting the words of @rosebank you need more casual cussing please

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  Pace210 on 19/04/2023 - 15:30

  I've been given a bottle of Johnnie Walker platinum, but I just don't like it, I'm wanting to like whisky, but the price to try a bottle puts me off.

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    Chocobros on 19/04/2023 - 20:19

    +2

    If you want to get into whisky and I presume you mean scotch, it's not about trying pricey bottles.

    Look at trialling highly rated whiskies typically single malts from reputable distillers and if you aren't sure what type you like try the different areas e.g. Highlands, speyside, islay etc. Or Sherry finished for fruity/sweeter whiskies

    Glenlivet 12 and glenmorangie la santa or quinta ruban or the 18 are decent/easy on the palate and not crazily priced.

    Just my 2cts

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      Pace210 on 19/04/2023 - 21:29

      +1

      Cheers for that.

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        sakurashu on 12/05/2023 - 12:27

        +1

        Imo only the JW Green is worth drinking but I like the Caol Ila finish. For a light intro to whisky you could even try the Starward Two-Fold, I've seen it discounted down almost to jim beam/dewars white price points

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  ZeeFlyingMonkey on 19/04/2023 - 23:59

  Tasting note sounds intense … distinctive farmyard aroma

  Intense, pungent & aromatic, with a distinctive farmyard aroma, along with a crunchy aroma, like creosote or tarry rope.