Sell Your Ardbeg Committee Releases
Buying Ardbeg Committee Releases (White Labels) and Single Casks.
Ardbeg Committee Releases are often bottled at higher strength and are far rarer than general releases. They are the target for serious peat collectors.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Ardbeg Supernova (Committee Release)
- Ardbeg Alligator (Committee Release)
- Ardbeg Dark Cove (Committee Release)
- Ardbeg Galileo, Auriverdes, Perpetuum (Committee Only)
- Ardbeg Lord of the Isles
- Ardbeg 1970s Vintages (1974, 1977)
- Ardbeg Single Casks
What We Do Not Buy
- Ardbeg 10 (Standard)
- Ardbeg Wee Beastie
- Ardbeg Uigeadail/Corryvreckan (unless older batches)
- Open bottles
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label showing 'Committee Release' or ABV difference
- Back label for bottle code
- Box condition
- Fill Level
- Seal condition
Condition Factors
- -Label Type: Differentiating 'Committee Release' (often white label) vs 'General Release' (black/green label).
- -Fill Level: Lord of the Isles bottles can suffer from evaporation.
- -Box: Special packaging (e.g. Alligator box) must be present.
- -Seal: Check for cracks on older wax or foils.
Pricing Factors
- -Committee Status: CR bottles trade 50-100% higher than the standard version.
- -Vintage: Lord of the Isles (25 year old blend of 70s stock) is a blue chip.
- -ABV: Committee releases are usually ~50%+, General Release is ~46%.
- -Rarity: Supernova SN2009 and original releases are top tier.
Common Questions
How do I tell if it is a Committee Release?
It usually says 'For Discussion' or 'Committee Release' on the label and has a higher alcohol percentage.
Do you buy the new releases?
Yes, we buy the new feis ile and Committee releases (e.g. Scorch, Drum) but values are lower than the classics.
What is Lord of the Isles?
Ardbeg's prestige bottling from the early 2000s. It is extremely valuable.
Do you buy Ardbeg 17?
Yes, Ardbeg 17 is a discontinued classic.
Do you buy Ardbeg 'Kildalton'?
Yes, the 1980 and 1981 vintages.
What about Grooves/Kelpie?
We buy them, but they are volume traders rather than investment grade.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.