Ardbeg is set to release a celebratory Limited Edition expression Ardbeg Kelpie, which will be the first Ardbeg released that has been matured in Virgin Black Sea oak casks. The new expression will have its general release on Ardbeg Day – 3rd June, the closing day of the Islay Festival of Music and Malt. However Ardbeg’s loyal following – the Ardbeg Committee – can already buy The Committee only release of Kelpie at 51.7% ABV.
Distillery Manager Michael (Mickey) Heads said, “Ardbeggians and their smoky malt friends will have the chance to celebrate with a dram or two of Ardbeg Kelpie. With a heart matured in Black Sea casks, this whisky’s extraordinary depth and its waves of salty seaweed and tarry rope, hint at what might be hiding under the sea…”
Ardbeg Kelpie is non-chill filtered for extra texture and mouthfeel.