Overall, the Ardbeg Anthology "The Harpy's Tale" is a fascinating whisky with a balanced blend of peat smoke, sweetness and fruitiness. This whisky offers an intense taste experience and is certainly something special for lovers of peated whiskies.

Land: Scotland

Region: Islay

Whisky-Stil: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Hersteller: Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, PA42 7EA, Isle of Islay, Scotland

Abfüller: Original

Alter: 13 years

Alkoholgehalt: 46%

Inhalt: 0.7 liters

Abgefüllt: May 11, 2023

Fasstyp: Aging in Sauternes wine barrels

Aroma: The nose reveals a fascinating blend of peat smoke, typical of Ardbeg, and sweet, fruity notes. There are clear hints of freshly cut grass, citrus, green apple and a subtle hint of vanilla.

Geschmack: The first impression on the tongue is intense peat smoke accompanied by sweet, creamy notes. A pleasant warmth develops with a hint of pepper and salty sea breeze. The fruity notes from the nose also come through in the taste, with hints of orange peel and pear.

Abgang: The finish is long and persistent, with lingering peat smoke and a pleasant spicy note, leaving a lasting impression of the aromas that have developed during consumption.