Ardbeg Drum is the 2019 Ardbeg Day special release — a celebratory Islay single malt matured in ex-rum casks that brings a colourful Caribbean twist to Ardbeg Day, ranging from smoked bananas to honey, conifer, and a sweet smoky finish.Ardbeg Drum uses ex-rum casks to add tropical sweetness and ester-rich character of Caribbean production to the classic Ardbeg peat base. Browse all Ardbeg at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Ardbeg Drum the same as the Drum Committee Release?No — the standard release is at 52% ABV from ex-rum casks. The Committee Release is the cask strength version (55.9% ABV) available exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members. Both use the same ex-rum cask Caribbean-twist approach but at different bottling strengths.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Ardbeg Drum the same as the Drum Committee Release?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No — the standard release is at 52% ABV. The Committee Release is the cask strength version (55.9% ABV) available exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members. Both use ex-rum casks but at different bottling strengths."}}]}