Ardbeg Anthology 13 Year Old, The Harpy’s Tale, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is inspired by the seldom-seen Harpy – a winged beast said to inhabit Islay – this legendary edition is a first for the Distillery. The Harpy’s Tale has been matured for 13 years in rare Sauternes wine casks and married with classic Ardbeg ex-bourbon. After over a decade in the cask, soaring smoke swoops into sweetness as Ardbeg’s unmistakable character wrangles with the richness of the Sauternes casks. A supreme aged expression… the taste almost as sensational as the tale.
- Non-chill filtered at 46%
Ardbeg Anthology The Harpy’s Tale: 13 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel
- Palate: Soft, oily, mouthcoating texture leads into a rich, sweet, smoky palate, with hints of oak moss, treacle, aniseed lozenges, and a lovely, sweet, woody/balsamic flavor
- Finish: Lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamom, and a hint of coconut