$1,649.99
Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release 2017 is a cult-favourite Islay malt inspired by the wild Atlantic—untamed, coastal, and powerfully peated at 51.7% ABV. This Committee-only release captures Ardbeg’s smoky intensity while dialling up a salty, seaweed-laced character that feels like a storm rolling in off the shore.
The nose bursts with bonfire smoke, brine, and coastal herbs, backed by dark sweetness and a savoury, maritime edge. On the palate it’s rich and mouth-coating: waves of peat smoke, peppery spice, smoked citrus, and a deep oceanic salinity, with hints of tar, iodine, and earthy sweetness weaving through. The finish is long, salty, and smoky—an enduring Islay signature that keeps calling you back.
A must-have for collectors and peat devotees. Best enjoyed neat, with a careful splash of water to open up extra sweetness and amplify the coastal complexity.