Ardbeg Anthology The Unicorn’s Tale – 14 Year Old

Description

The second entry in the Ardbeg Anthology series offers a vibrant, citrus forward take on this iconic single malt with notes of lime zest, soft fruits, menthol and sweet peat. This combination of flavours was achieved by maturing Ardbeg’s instantly recognisable spirit in bourbon barrels and Madeira casks. The aromatic spiciness and bright acidity of this Portuguese fortified wine brings a welcome freshness to this heavily peated single malt that runs from the palate through to a long, smoky finish.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: Rich, sweet, aromatic and fruity, baked banana bread and syrupy sponge pudding fill the senses. Notes of treacle trot into a distinctive whiff of burning cedarwood. A splash of water releases a bounty of tropical fruits. Eucalyptus oil mingles with soft, aromatic smoke.

Taste: Zesty notes of lime and sweet peaches canter across the palate. A burst of rich smoked fruit and baked bread prance into antiseptic lozenges, creosote, and aniseed. Soft barley malt combines with nutmeg and peat smoke.

Finish: The influence of these rare Madeira casks is undeniable. A whimsically smoky finish welcomes a long and lingering aftertaste of menthol, clove, wood smoke and camphor.