Whisky Forum - Ardbeg Goes Into Space

William · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject: Ardbeg Goes Into Space

Ardbeg Distillery has provided crafted molecules in a World First Space Experiment. A pioneering research project on board International Space Station is set to be unveiled at Edinburgh's International Science Festival today Tuesday 10 April.

Ardbeg is taking part in an experiment led by US-based space research company NanoRacks LLC to test these micro-organic compounds. The maturation experiment will test the interaction of these Ardbeg-crafted molecules with charred oak. This will take place in normal gravity on Earth and also microgravity, far up in space on the International Space Station.

The vials contain a class of compounds known as "terpenes"? - a set of chemicals which are very widespread in nature and often very aromatic and flavour-active - as well as other molecules. It is the interaction of these molecules with oak wood that forms the basis of this maturation experiment.

This is believed to be the first time anyone has ever studied terpenes and other molecules in near zero-gravity.

This experiment could explain the workings of these large, complex molecules as they will remain on the International Space Station for at least two years and help uncover new truths about the change that these molecules undergo in this near zero-gravity environment.

It could also have applications for a variety of commercial and research products, including future generations of Ardbeg.

More info here
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/ardbeginternationalspacestation.htm
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JAB · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

Any one like to guess the name of the next comittee bottling?
ZERO-G??

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1754

If it is the same quality as the Ardbeg Supernova i will be happy and they can call it what they like.

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1754

If it is the same quality as the Ardbeg Supernova i will be happy and they can call it what they like.

Keith · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject:

I wonder if they will be building an international space maturation warehouse.

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1416

William · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

Following on from the space experiment the Ardbeg Distillery have announced the U.S. Ardbeg Rocket Tour. The tour, which will showcase a life-size rocket will stop in 22 states in 28 weeks.

More info here
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/ardbegusrockettour.htm
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Big Mac · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:48 am Post subject:

William do you know the exact schedule/dates for the tour.

Cheers, Mac

NY John · New Member Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 1

Hi William

I am new here but i wouldnt mind hearing where the Ardbeg tour will be on what dates also as it is my favorite scotch single malt and i would travel (not too far) for a special Ardbeg event.

thanks, NY John