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Ardbeg Kelpie, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46%
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Ardbeg Kelpie, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 23
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

The Ardbeg Kelpie is a limited edition public release launched during Fèis Ìle 2017. It was matured in virgin oak casks crafted from oak grown on land in the Adyghe Republic (Black Sea region), married with whisky matured in ex-Bourbon casks. It is non chill-filtered and bottled at 46% ABV. The name 'Kelpie' refers to a mythical water spirit from Scottish folklore.

Change-29.3%
LatestSGD 167
HighSGD 259
LowSGD 128
SGD 275SGD 221SGD 167SGD 112Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jan 1Jun 22Sep 30Aug 4 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 199 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 170 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Oct 1 - SGD 191 - European Whisky Auctions - Oct 1, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 170 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 20 - SGD 180 - Just Whisky Auctions - Oct 20, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 167 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 255 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 169 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 237 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 197 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 1 - SGD 191 - European Whisky Auctions - Jan 1, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 169 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 199 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 199 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 239 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 187 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 187 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 196 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 196 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 16 - SGD 186 - Just Whisky Auctions - Mar 16, 2026Mar 16 - SGD 177 - Just Whisky Auctions - Mar 16, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 140 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026May 10 - SGD 169 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 18 - SGD 144 - Just Whisky Auctions - May 18, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 188 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 154 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jun 22, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 149 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 20 - SGD 171 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jul 20, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 259 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 149 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 158 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 158 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 136 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 210 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 150 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 148 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 128 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 148 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 167 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 166.78
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 147.72
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 128.02
Cask type
Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Adyghe Republic
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
50
Barley
Malted barley from Port Ellen maltings
Fermentation
72 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
60000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Limited Edition, Fèis Ìle 2017, Ardbeg Day 2017
Historical context
2017 Ardbeg Day release
Special release
Fèis Ìle Release
Allocation
Worldwide
Nose
A wonderful, intense, 'dancing' nose, with lots of different, intertwined aromas – powerful, oily peat, dark chocolate, smoked fish, hints of seaweed, and a curious, sharp herbal note. Waves of spicy black pepper.
Palate
A peppery mouthfeel is followed by a crescendo of rich flavours. Treacle toffee, Turkish coffee, smoky bacon and lots of dark, dark chocolate. A curious burst of peachy, estery fruit, hickory wood, clove oil and a suggestion of black olives.
Finish
Seemingly lasting forever, with deep, deep, almost subterranean flavours of clove, tar, and rich toffee.
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