{"product_id":"ardbeg-scorch-committee-release-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-3","title":"Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"OXQzmM\" data-hook=\"product-title\"\u003eArdbeg Scorch Committee Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans will already be aware that Ardbeg Day falls on the final Saturday of Islay’s annual Festival of Music and Malt. As usual, there are two new releases to mark the event. The 'Committee Release' is offered in smaller quantities than the general Ardbeg Day release and is bottled at cask strength. In 2021, Ardbeg pays homage to the myth of a dragon said to inhabit Islay. Labeled 'Ardbeg Scorch', it comes matured in heavily charred ex-bourbon American oak casks for an unspecified amount of time. Consensus amongst bloggers who received forward samples is that this is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"one of the best special editions from Ardbeg in recent years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep brass gold. Drier and more reticent on the nose than the general release, offering less overt smokiness but more maritime \/ seaweed \/ ocean breeze character. Additional time in the glass adds peppercorns, liquorice bullets, pine sap and mezcal-like aromas rather than extreme peat. Beautifully rounded and balanced. A lushly Islay-esque delivery where the alcohol barely nips the sides of the tongue. Only marginally more intense than the 46% bottling and with a similar flavour range, but this maintains momentum and mouthfeel all the way; the final stages are almost honeyed while being briney \/ peaty \/ oily and invigoratingly fresh at the same time. Ends elegantly, with medicinal lozenges, fresh-cut pine and a satisfying spirit heat.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e51.7% Alc.\/Vol. Non chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sku-richtext-placeholder\" id=\"sku-richtext-placeholder-2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 #55","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872335311008,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/4630\/7488\/files\/IMG_6639_b1aac62e-56df-413c-83ce-a847a96c5eec.heic?v=1774845918","url":"https:\/\/www.whiskytrade.com.au\/products\/ardbeg-scorch-committee-release-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-3","provider":"Whisky Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}