Ardbeg 1997 - Very Young - Committee Reserve - 700 ml / 58.9 % Vol.

The Ardbeg 1997 Very Young Committee Reserve is a distinctive single malt whisky from the Ardbeg distillery. This edition, bottled in 2003, is part of the Committee Reserve series, designed to showcase Ardbeg's commitment to innovation and quality. Its six-year maturation in first-fill oak casks reflects the brand's meticulous cask selection process. Furthermore, this whisky is part of the series called 'The Path to Peaty Maturity'.

The whisky, with a notable strength of 58.9% Vol., aligns with preferences for robust spirits. Ardbeg's approach of avoiding chill filtration while bottling at natural cask strength is a testament to its dedication to authenticity, contributing to the depth and richness of the whisky.

Under the new ownership of Glenmorangie PLC, this whisky is among the initial releases and represents a significant period in Ardbeg's history. It is a marker of the distillery's revival and evolution during the early stages of new management.

The Committee Reserve whisky is a limited-edition release with only 4002 bottles available. As a rare offering from the distillery, it underscores Ardbeg's efforts in crafting diverse whisky profiles, making it a noteworthy selection for whisky collectors and enthusiasts around the globe.

Age statement: N/A
Size: 700 ml
Strength: 58.9 % Vol.
Bottling series: Committee Reserve
Distillery: Ardbeg
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2023

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March 2022 Ardbeg 1997 Very Young Committee Reserve PAST McTear’s Whisky Auction UK 460.0 £
January 2022 Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 70 cl / 58.9% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 454.2 £
December 2021 Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 70 cl / 58.9% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 494.9 £
November 2021 Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 600.0 £
November 2021 Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 580.0 £
November 2021 Ardbeg 1997 Very Young For Discussion PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK 575.0 £
November 2021 Ardbeg 1997 Very Young For Discussion PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK 575.0 £
November 2021 Ardbeg - Very Young 1997-2003 Committee Release PAST The Grand Whisky Auction UK 562.0 £
November 2021 Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 500.0 £
October 2021 Ardbeg 1997 Very Young For Discussion PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK 925.0 £
Committee Reserve series:
Ardbeg 21 Year Old - Committee Exclusive 2001
Ardbeg 21 Year Old - Committee Exclusive 2001 - 700 ml / 56.3 % Vol.

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Updated: 2023-06-03