Ardbeg "Drum" Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The wonderful Limited Edition Ardbeg gives us a reason to celebrate the impending arrival of summer when they're released on Ardbeg Day - June 1st. The Limited Edition bottling is one of the most anticipated offerings every year and this year's "Ardbeg Drum" has taken the line to a whole new level. Matured in ex-bourbon oak for presumably 10 years before being transferred entirely to ex-rum casks sourced from somewhere in the "Americas," the Ardbeg Drum is a totally new expression of the unique flavors of Islay's Ultimate Malt. Instead of the typical fresh lemon peel, we get ultra-ripe banana and zippy fresh pineapple. On the palate, Ardbeg's rich briny smoke is pointed with spicy ginger, sweet vanilla bean and deep baking spice. These extremely limited expressions always sell out, but we're hoping these don't end up sitting in the back of a collector's cabinet because it's such a unique and delicious expression of this special Islay malt.