{"product_id":"ardbeg-kelpie-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland","title":"Ardbeg 'Kelpie' Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdbeg Kelpie is a dark, oily, maritime‑driven Islay malt with powerful peat, rich chocolate, smoked fish, seaweed, and deep spice—its signature character comes from rare virgin Black Sea oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow is a fully grounded, structured tasting note built from multiple authoritative sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArdbeg ‘Kelpie’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay, Scotland (46% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose - A complex, “dancing” nose with powerful oily peat, dark chocolate, smoked fish, seaweed, and sharp herbal notes, followed by waves of spicy black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther reviewers add tropical fruit, citrus, peat smoke, ash, woodiness, and saline minerality, giving the aroma both brightness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisky Consultants highlight pineapple, salty fudge, and a fresh mineral foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - A peppery mouthfeel opens into a surge of treacle toffee, Turkish coffee, smoky bacon, and dark chocolate, with a burst of peachy esters, hickory wood, clove oil, and black olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrams of Whisky notes ash smoke, peaches, melons, sweet citrus, saltiness, vanilla, and powdered candy, describing the texture as creamy and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisky Consultants emphasise tropical fruit, salty seaweed, charred oak, and pineapple, calling it highly complex and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Exceptionally long and deep, with clove, tar, rich toffee, and a subterranean smoky sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional impressions include smoke, wood spice, sweetness reminiscent of tiramisu, and a warm, tropical, fruity fade with clean mineral smoke and freshly baked biscuits.  whiskyconsultants.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask Influence: Marriage of ex‑bourbon barrels and virgin Black Sea oak casks from the Adyghe Republic (Russia).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: Oily peat • Dark chocolate • Smoked fish • Seaweed • Tropical fruit • Pepper spice • Mineral smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Deep, maritime, and richly textured—more savoury and oceanic than most Ardbeg Day releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelpie is widely described as “as deep as the ocean”, combining intense maritime peat with dark sweetness, spice, and unusual coastal‑tropical notes. The Black Sea oak adds a sharp herbal edge and deep mineral structure, making this one of Ardbeg’s most distinctive limited editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelpie is a rare, ocean‑driven Ardbeg Day 2017 release with a unique cask story and bold maritime complexity. It appeals strongly to collectors and peat lovers who want something exotic, dark, and texturally rich.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732236861761,"sku":null,"price":299.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/ardbeg-kelpie-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland.jpg?v=1778857744","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/ardbeg-kelpie-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-scotland","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}