Ardbeg 17 Year Old Islands cut from a stave taken

cut from a stave taken from the Littlemill barrel

Taste: Wonderfully mellow and smooth

encased in a leather-bound wooden box and a Kavalan branded crystal glass tumbler

in perfect harmony with honey

Finish: Medium length with a slight play of pepper

Ardbeg 17 Year Old Islands cut from a stave takenA very hard to find expression and one of the few Ardbegs that carry an age statement. The first bottling of the 17 year old in 1997 marked the revival of Ardbeg's legacy, after then new owners Glenmorangie took ownership of the distillery and resumed production. Sadly the 17yo didn't last long and was discontinued a few years later. Bottled at 46%. (Bottle size 750ml) Nose: Gentle peat, yet deep and confident a heady mixture of malt and vanilla.