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Ardbeg Kelpie 70cl Whisky

Name: Ardbeg Kelpie 70cl Whisky
Brand: Ardbeg
SKU: 64017
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (15 reviews)

Single Malt Scotch Whisky70cl46%

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Customer Rating

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Based on 15 Reviews

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“I and a good friend of mine who once worked for a high-end single malt blend maker in Scotland, are calling this lovely whiskey an "Argisla." We think it combines the best flavors of Campbelltown and Isla malts. I recently finished off a Ardbeg 17 Year Old and an Ardbeg 24 year old cask (Signatory). Both superb whiskeys, but if you pinned me down I'd be bound to say that this is the best of the three. To me, it ticks off all the boxes of what I love about great Islay and Campbelltown whiskeys. ”

James Ferguson

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Description

An Ardbeg that's said to be "as deep as the ocean" thanks to the use of virgin Black Sea oak casks sourced by Dr. Bill Lumsden from the Adyghe Republic in Russia. Whisky from these casks has then been married with regular bourbon cask matured Ardbeg and bottled for Fèis Ìle 2017 at 46%. The kelpie from which this release takes its name is a mischievous water spirit, which might be able to take the form of a horse, or a bull, and may have claws, or be a dog with the head of an ant, that flies. Or Crab Nicholson.

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Nose

A wonderful, intense, ‘dancing’ nose, with lots of different, intertwined aromas – powerful, oily peat, dark chocolate, smoked fish, hints of seaweed, and a curious, sharp herbal note. Waves of spicy black pepper.

Palate

A peppery mouthfeel is followed by a crescendo of rich flavours. Treacle toffee, Turkish coffee, smoky bacon and lots of dark, dark chocolate. A curious burst of peachy, estery fruit, hickory wood, clove oil and a suggestion of black olives.

Finish

Seemingly lasting forever, with deep, deep, almost subterranean flavours of clove, tar, and rich toffee.

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Islay Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Ardbeg Whisky Distillery

Dimensions

W:8.9cm x H:28.9cm x D:9cm

Weight

1.41kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

Awards won

Recognised for exceptional quality

Silver
Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2017
International Spirits Challenge
Bronze
Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2017
International Wine & Spirit Competition

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Customer Rating

5.0

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If ya find a bottle- don't buy it... Call me so I can buy it

My favourite Ardbeg expression

Brendan Cook Jun 12, 2019

Ardbeg flavor center with a difference

This is good whisky. I don't find it overly complex on the nose or taste but what is there is quality. Has that oily, maritime Ardbeg peat moment with some additional vanilla-ish sweetness from those Black Sea oak casks. The mid palette has a big swell of black pepper and some cinnamon with a nice vegetal sweet peat finish. Definitely enjoyable.

Master of Malt Customer Nov 12, 2018

Kelpie VS Grooves

I loved this but Ardbeg grooves is smokier and more my kind of taste :)

Master of Malt Customer Jun 10, 2018

Unique, "keep you guessing" dram

I think they really did a great job with this one. At it's core you can taste the 10yo, but the Black Sea virgin oak casks really keep you guessing...I love it. Sometimes more intense sweetness,..then not, and then interesting spice and herbaceousness. Glad I bought two bottles.

William Hughes Mar 5, 2018

Mhm..

Another delicious Ardbeg!

Master of Malt Customer Feb 8, 2018

Ardbeg Kelpie 70cl Whisky

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Reviews for Ardbeg Kelpie

If ya find a bottle- don't buy it... Call me so I can buy it

Ardbeg flavor center with a difference

Kelpie VS Grooves

Unique, "keep you guessing" dram

Mhm..

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Reviews for Ardbeg Kelpie

If ya find a bottle- don't buy it... Call me so I can buy it

Ardbeg flavor center with a difference

Kelpie VS Grooves

Unique, "keep you guessing" dram

Mhm..