Ardbeg Anthology 2023: The Harpy’s Tale
The Tasting Notes
Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel. A splash of water releases more oiliness, like linseed oil, a gentle waxiness, and a burst of perfu
A 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 flavour. This is then followed by smoked apricots and eucalyptus oil
Finally comes a lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamon and the merest hint of coconut
Details
The Harpy’s Tale is the first release in Ardbeg's Anthology series, a collection of limited editions released over three years and featuring increasingly older whiskies, from 13 to 15 years of age.
The Anthology series explores a trio of rare and unusual Ardbeg expressions, created through experimental maturations that combine the distillery’s classic peat smoke with sweeter and more delicate influences. Each release is inspired by a mythical creature, reflecting the distinctive character of the whisky within.
As the inaugural chapter in the series, The Harpy’s Tale introduces this imaginative collection and its exploration of unique cask maturations unlike those seen in previous Ardbeg batch releases.
This bottle is part of a Private Collection and is not kept on the premises. If you wish to view this bottle in person, please contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so that we can arrange for it to be brought into the business.
This bottle is viewable by appointment only.
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