Comments on: A new Ardbeg, called “Rollercoaster”?

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:01:27 +0000

I am in the US and now have my hands on two bottles of Rollercoaster. One of them is the US bottling and a store on the official distributor list obtained it for me. They only had a handful of bottles and are not advertising them, but after a phone call I had it reserved in my name! Hell yeah!

By: Review: Ardbeg Rollercoaster | What Does John Know?

Review: Ardbeg Rollercoaster | What Does John Know? — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:38:49 +0000

[...] first mentioned this new release here back on February 5th, and if you follow the thread you can read about all the details. Basically [...]

By: Whiskey Seller

Whiskey Seller — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:09:01 +0000

Another whisky released from Moet Hennessy. I like the fact that they are doing more limited releases. The only problem is it’s a “limited release” until it becomes popular and they make it available year round.

By: Sam Filmus

Sam Filmus — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:26:06 +0000

“Do you think Smokehead is a bottling of Ardbeg? At least it’s a single malt. I had that Isle of Skye at a tasting. It went right into the bucket (it was the 8, admittedly), and I walked around wondering, Why? Why do that? (I sincerely hope that comment does not offend anyone.)”

Mark, actually, it does offend us, as importers of Isle of Skye in the U.S. as well as people like Jim Murray: “One of the most enormous yet brilliantly balanced Scotch whiskies in the world”, John Hansell:”Great balance with the island aggressiveness tamed by a rich, malty elegance”, and many other respected whisky critics, but most importantly, the Isle of Skye connoisseurs throughout the country.

Mark, you must have tasted it right after you had your favorite Ardbeg. Or is it that you just aren’t a fan of blended whiskies? I strongly suggest that you revisit Isle of Skye. Where do you reside? I will buy you a dram.

By: The Super Bowl is going to be quite a (Ardbeg) Rollercoaster Ride | What Does John Know?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:55:31 +0000

[...] have a bottle, and the booklet that came along with it. If you follow the thread on myfirst Rollercoaster post, you can find all the details on this bottling. But if you have any other questions, I will try to [...]

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:41:17 +0000

it will coming to the US via the same channels as the Supernova…

http://www.ardbeg.com/outposts_us

By: MaltMartyr

MaltMartyr — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:29:36 +0000

I thought that Rollercoaster was relatively old news for Committee Members. And the answer is yes, it will be poured in Chicago. Now, if a few of us, who are quite familiar with Ardbeg could just get that invite to Las Vegas! I keep forgetting to logon on Thursdays. If this appears cryptic, I apologize.

By: Tharkis

Tharkis — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:07:44 +0000

To add to the info on whiskyguild about the bottling, which describes the various casks used to make it, here are the percentages for the content from each of the listed casks

1997 – 9.5%
1998 – 12.2%
1999 – 14.2%
2000 – 10.9%
2001 – 6.2%
2002 – 8.9%
2003 – 11.7%
2004 – 10.6%
2005 – 10.4%
2006 – 5.4%

By: tim d

tim d — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:18:16 +0000

Sounds intriguing, but hope it’s reasonably priced once it’s out in “general release” considering the mix of 3, 4, 5, & 6 year olds in it… Dropping $90 for something with a fair shake of 3/4/5 year old whisky doesn’t excite me – when the 10 yr, Uiggy, Cory, & Beast are ALL available for significantly less these days. Sure, Supernova is also fairly young – but it’s very unique and has a limited appeal/market.

Or, maybe it’s just a high-priced novelty?

John – do you know if it’s going to be poured in Chicago?

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:01:28 +0000

Here, with a grin and raised eyebrow…Last week, though, I did introduce four people to it who had never tried it before. I did it for the people not the Committee, but still…The reward, I guess, is that I can purchase Rollercoaster for 70 pounds (20 of it shipping). Ah yes, marketing…

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:38:20 +0000

two-bit: Oh, the irony of it all.

By: Finnegan

Finnegan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:41:59 +0000

‘Supernova’ ‘Rollercoaster’, sheesh! Who is coming up with these corny names?

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:52:47 +0000

Mark, see you’re performing your committee ambassador duties nicely

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:50:37 +0000

Texas, most likely an outpost in Chicago, NY and CA will get a few bottles – good luck getting one!

By: Jason Cretacci

Jason Cretacci — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:34:44 +0000

Looking forward to trying it. I just hope the market is not getting flooded with too many peated whiskys and a bubble occurs that bursts.