Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology The Unicorn's Tale Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A Unicorn's Tale is the second edition in Ardbeg's Anthology series, following on from the success of the first Anthology release, Harpy’s Tale. It's a single malt Scotch whisky matured in a marriage of Madeira casks and bourbon casks, bottled at 14 years old.

Nose: 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 cedar wood. A splash of water releases a bounty of tropical fruits. Eucalyptus oil mingles with soft, aromatic smoke.

Palate: 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.