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Score: 86/100
Investment: Very good (rare & rising)
Ardbeg Kelpie is one of the most unique releases from the Islay distillery.
This limited edition from 2017 was matured in rare Black Sea oak casks – wood rarely used for whisky. The result is a dark, rich, and intensely smoky Ardbeg with a character all its own.
This is a bottle sought after by collectors worldwide.
Production was limited and prices have continued to rise since then.
Nose: peat smoke, sea salt, dark wood, spiciness
Taste: oily, pepper, cocoa, pure smoke, marine influences
Finish: long, warm, smoky, complex
Original release: 2017
Limited edition → no longer available in retail
Market prices (Nov 2025): €165 – €390
Average price according to Whiskybase: €303.50
Stable annual value increase due to low availability
This is a bottle that does not decrease in value.
Perfect for long-term collection or resale.
Distillery: Ardbeg (Islay)
Series name: Kelpie
Bottler: Official Distillery Bottling
Content: 700 ml
Alcohol: 46%
Release year: 2017
Status: Discontinued – hard to find
Ardbeg fans
Collectors of limited editions
Whisky investors
Lovers of heavy peat & maritime influences
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