{"product_id":"ardbeg-grooves-committee-release-700ml-4","title":"Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release (700ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Grooves Committee Release (700ml) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would not think it to see it now, but Ardbeg had a difficult time of it for much of the 20th century. The distillery was bought in a joint venture between Hiram Walker and DCL in 1959, both intending to supply their blends. The subsequent years were very successful, but DCL backed out in 1979 (closing many of their other distilleries a few years later), and Hiram Walker then struggled in the 1980s era oversupply when interest is blended Scotch was waning. They closed it down for the majority of the decade. It re-opened briefly in the 1990s before being revived for good by Glenmorangie plc in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrooves\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewas the 2018 committee release from Ardbeg, it has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface, hence the name). Totally\u003cem\u003e groovy\u003c\/em\u003e and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, a lower proof limited edition release for the wider market was launched at Ardbeg Day during the Feis Ile festival that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially launched in January 2000, the Ardbeg Committee is a fan club that loosely tasked with safeguarding the distillery from a return to its darker days of the previous century. Open to anyone to register, the club has access to exclusive releases like this one, which are never available to the general public. Membership also have access to a private room at the distillery and are asked to adhere to semi-tongue in cheek set of Committee rules, one of which warns of grave consequences for those who mix their Ardbeg with anything other than water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll bottles listed for purchase are from personal collections. Please examine all images carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid. Minor markings are inevitable and collector's should have reasonable expectations in this regard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBidding policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bid is an irrevocable offer made by a Bidder to buy the listed Item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bids, including the winning bid cannot be retracted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyer Fees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following fees apply to the winning hammer price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- We charge a flat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers Commission of 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following fees apply at checkout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2.75% Loss \u0026amp; Breakage Cover (Optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1.95% Payment Surcharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Flat Rate Postage Fee (Selected at Checkout)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky Trade (ABN: 31 876 027 142) supports the responsible service of alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the Liquor Licencing Act 2007 it is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSA Packaged Liquor Licence Number: 57709427\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auction #57","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57016606916768,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/4630\/7488\/files\/IMG_01572_18bb06f1-21ac-476e-8a1a-db01304c4d45.heic?v=1778720389","url":"https:\/\/www.whiskytrade.com.au\/products\/ardbeg-grooves-committee-release-700ml-4","provider":"Whisky Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}