A portion of the whisky that makes up Grooves was aged in red wine casks that were heavily re-charred, resulting in deep grooves in the wood (hence the name). The Committee Release has been bottled at 51.6% ABV. This bottle was part of a private collection. The 2018 Ardbeg Day release was Ardbeg Grooves, and as ever, the Islay-based distillers also created something a little special as an Ardbeg Committee Release to go with it. A portion of the whisky that makes up Grooves was aged in red wine casks that were heavily re-charred, resulting in deep grooves in the wood (hence the name). The Committee Release has been bottled at 51.6% ABV.