Whisky space experiment tribute launched

A rocket carrying vials of chemical compounds from Ardbeg's Islay distillery was blasted up to the International Space Station last year to test the effects of near zero gravity on the maturation process. Ardbeg has now released "Ardbeg Galileo" to celebrate the event. The experiment is believed to be the first of its kind. The micro-organic compounds will spend up to two years in space interacting with charred oak in near zero gravity conditions. More

(Source: BBC News - Sep 3)