PBMichiganWolverine
Ardbeg Kelpie (2017 Committee Release)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 27, 2017 (edited October 21, 2024)
Thanks to my friend Lee, I got to sample this one. I actually took the sample with me this week on a business trip to Spokane, Washington. I was praying to the TSA gods that they wouldn't confiscate it. It worked. I got through. Having this is INTENSE. It's amped up on the hallmark Ardbeg smoke, but smoothes it out with marzipan and vanilla. Some brine and a funky seaweed / pink salt mixture. I did like the regular Kelpie, but this is by far better. Amazing what a few ticks more in ABV can do. Thanks Lee!
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I knew you would adore this one Pranay. When I was in VA, I found a place that had four bottles for the CR (had to ask, not public). I only had enough l'argent to buy one =(
Great review, Pranay! I’ve been eyeing that little side-by-side comparison of both Kelpie (plural would be Kelpii?) for a few days now. I’m glad to hear they are both excellent malts. @ mikael- I try to always have someone “owing” me one or two. Lol
What a great friend you are @LeeEvolved!