NV Ardbeg Kelpie (2017 Release) (51.7%)

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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Whisky Advocate, Jun 2017

A proportion of the component whiskies has been matured in virgin Black Sea oak casks, while the rest has been aged in bourbon barrels. The nose is sweet, with warm cloves and soft peat; a hint of brine. When it comes to the palate—curious! Menthol and herbal notes, toasted oak, plain chocolate, sweet antiseptic. Mildly tannic in the finish, with subtle peaty spiciness. An herbal peat note lingers long.

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88
88/100

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Ardbeg 1:1
Ardbeg

Ardbeg is one of the most recognisable peated whiskies today. The distillery was instrumental in kickstarting the Islay revival when it reopened in the late 1990s.

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Alcohol ABV%

51.7%

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