Ardbeg 17 Year Old – Committee Exclusive 2024 Release

Ardbeg 17 Year Old Committee Exclusive 2024 is a limited-edition Islay single malt, resurrecting the original 17 YO release from 1997. Bottled at 40% ABV and chill-filtered, it balances maritime peat smoke with creamy texture, aniseed toffee, and coastal minerality—crafted exclusively for Ardbeg Committee members and selected global retailers.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Clean and coastal—pine resin, sea spray, hints of lavender soap and aniseed; add water reveals flinty minerality, malted barley, and savory toast.

Palate: Sumptuously creamy, with aniseed toffee, café latte, fennel, gentle antiseptic, and soft peat smoke integrated seamlessly.

Finish: Balanced and lingering—chewy oak, dark cocoa, gentle tar, and a subtle marine salinity.

Technical Details:

Origin: Ardbeg Distillery, Islay, Scotland

Age Statement: 17 years (Distilled ~2007)

ABV: 40% (chill-filtered, natural color)

Bottle Size: 700ml

Serving & Pairing

Best Served: Neat or with a few drops of water in a tulip glass—lets florals and nuances emerge.

Pair With: Smoked salmon, seared scallops with butter, lemon-herb goat cheese, or soft citrus desserts.