Ardbeg ‘Fermutation’ – Committee Release (2022) Islay • 13 Years • 49.4% ABV • Ex‑Bourbon Casks

The longest fermentation in Ardbeg’s history — 3 weeks — due to a distillery boiler breakdown.

A once‑in‑a‑lifetime accident turned into a cult bottling: wildly fruity, deeply complex, and still unmistakably Ardbeg.

Appearance - Bright golden straw, with a fine, oily sheen and slow, elegant legs.

Nose - A riot of fermentation‑driven fruit layered over clean Ardbeg smoke.pineapple, guava, papaya, fermented mango. Lemon zest, grapefruit oil. Sweet malt & vanilla from ex‑bourbon casks. Charcoal dust, kiln smoke, toasted herbs. Yoghurt tang, sourdough starter, orchard cider. A coastal thread of sea spray and iodine. One of the most fruit‑forward noses Ardbeg has ever produced.

Palate - Silky, bright, and explosively fruity, with smoke woven through. Pineapple syrup, ripe peach, green banana, grilled citrus. Vanilla cream, honeyed malt, and toasted oak. Charcoal, smoked barley, ember heat.

Fermentation complexity: kefir, tangy yoghurt, wild‑yeast funk. Pepper spice and a clean, mineral edge. A fascinating interplay of tropical sweetness, tangy acidity, and soft peat.

Finish - Long, bright, and gently smoky.Citrus peel, pineapple skin, vanilla pod. Dry peat ash, charcoal, and a faint lactic tang. A final echo of tropical fruit and oak spice.

Age: 13 years

ABV: 49.4%

Cask: Ex‑bourbon

Character: Tropical • Tangy • Smoky • Complex • Fermentation‑driven

One of the most unusual and fruit‑forward Ardbeg Committee Releases ever bottled

A fermentation‑driven Ardbeg bursting with pineapple, mango, citrus, vanilla, and honeyed malt, wrapped in clean charcoal smoke. Tangy, fruity, and complex, finishing long with tropical sweetness, peat ash, and bright acidity. A truly unique Committee Release.