A legendary revival: Ardbeg 17 was originally released in 1997 as one of the first bottles after the Islay distillery reopened, then retired in 2004. This 2024 Committee Exclusive edition was meticulously recreated by Dr. Bill Lumsden, retracing the original flavor profile note by note. At 40% ABV, it’s unusually delicate for Ardbegmaritime peat smoke interwoven with citrus, honey, and vanilla. For Ardbeg collectors, this is the return of a ghost. For everyone else, it’s a chance to taste the gentler side of one of Islay’s most intense distilleries.