Ardbeg Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale

Ardbeg Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale, 14 YO, 46%

The second release in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection. Last year we saw the release of The Harpy’s Tale, and now The Unicorn’s Tale. Modest as always the Ardbeg marketing department refers to this expression as “the second legendary edition”. Not sure how they can decide beforehand what will become a legend, but what the heck do I know.

This whisky is born from a marriage of ex-bourbon and ex-Madeira casks.

The Ardbeg Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale is available in Norway at NOK 1700 (17480501).

Nose: Opens with classic smokiness and a burst of citrus, followed by rich wine-like notes and sweet licorice. Hints of malt and oak linger in the background.

Taste: Medium-bodied, with vanilla and cool licorice upfront. Caramel rolled in soot comes next, accompanied by a zesty citrus note.

Finish: Medium-long, with a cool, minty character. Sooty, medicinal, and briny towards the end.

Comment: Feels a bit distant and aloof.

Score 84/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas