| Rating | 31/40 |
| Origin | Scotland, Islay, South Shore |
| Distillery | Ardbeg |
| Owner | LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE via Glenmorangie |
| Series | Ardbeg Day Committee Release |
| Style | Single Malt Whisky |
| Peated | Yes |
| Cask | Bourbon Cask Maturation, Rum Cask Finish |
| Bottled | November 2018 |
| Strength | 52% (104 proof) |
| Price | $145-250 |
Nose: Smoke drifts past freshly ground metal shavings used to season a barrel of mackerels. Right after the bottle was cracked open there was some mild sour fruit rising out of and above the smoke but that element was quickly aired out. (9/10)
Palate: A slightly bitter and tangy kernel hides out in a fluffy cloud of smoke. (7/10)
Finish: Smoke tentatively probes the back of my mouth but is too scared to jump off the ledge down into my throat even though there is a cushy pile of embers to land on at the bottom. (8/10)
Balance: Just a bit off in the middle but otherwise very nice. We have not yet returned to the level of the grand old Ardbeg Day releases such as the original Supernova or the stupendous Rollercoaster. (8/10)
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