Ardbeg Drum Committee Release Drum is the first whisky released by Ardbeg to have enjoyed a finishing period in rum casks! It was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred over to casks that had previously held rum from the Americas. The result pits the classic savoury smoke of Ardbeg's spirit against the bright, fruity notes introduced by the rum casks - a wonderfully tasty juxtaposition! This is the Committee Release of Ardbeg Drum, which has been bottled at 52% ABV. Released in celebration of the beloved Feis Ile festival, on the last day of which colourfully adorned Islay residents would parade from the picturesque village of Port Ellen right past the gates of Ardbeg distillery, Drum offers a perfect way to mark the occasion. Matured in American bourbon and rum casks, eventually bottled with ripe notes of banana and a lingering smoky finish Tasting Notes: Nose Bonfire wood smoke intertwines with earthy pine, as sweeter tropical aromas of ripe banana, banana bread and pineapple come to the fore. Some richer notes of dark chocolate and candied ginger add depth. Palate Loads of spices, with pepper, clove, cinnamon and more ginger surrounded by swirls of earthy smoke, with sweeter notes of liquorice, even more dark chocolate and vanilla pod. Finish Roasted, slightly burnt coffee beans, and sweet cinnamon and cocoa.