Ardbeg 15 years Anthology - The Beithir's Tale

From the legendary distillery on islay comes the latest addition to the renowned anthology series: Ardbeg 15 years The Beithir's Tale. inspired by the mythical beithir - a fiery, snake-like dragon from Celtic folklore - this whisky combines intense peat smoke with elegant complexity. Matured in specially designed charred bourbon casks, these casks are air-dried, heavily toasted and then lightly charred. This produces a fascinating interplay of smoky power and velvety, creamy sweetness. This release is a worthy finale to the series and a must-have for ardbeg collectors and lovers of rich, layered single malts.

Anthology Collection

The Ardbeg Anthology Collection is a limited edition series showcasing a diverse range of flavours and character traits. Each expression differs in age, cask type and flavour profile, and comes with its own age designation. Inspired by legendary encounters with mythical Islay creatures, this extraordinary collection is aged in unique casks. Following the acclaimed releases of The Unicorn's Tale and The Harpy's Tale, The Beithir's Tale - also the 3rd and final Antholoy - continues this highly sought-after series, coveted by collectors around the world.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep peat smoke intertwined with subtle notes of eucalyptus and menthol, followed by pronounced hints of fennel and pine.

Taste

Deep peat smoke and earthy nuances of coffee are beautifully combined with sweet notes of sultana and subtle vanilla, with a touch of smoked butter for extra depth.

Finish

The finish is long-lasting, with smoke, vanilla and fruity flavours blending harmoniously.

Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery is located on the south coast of the island of Islay, famous for its rich whisky tradition. Founded in 1815 by the MacDougall family, Ardbeg has a turbulent history with several closures and re-openings, but has become one of the most highly regarded Islay distilleries.

A distinctive feature of Ardbeg Distillery is its strong peat influence, resulting in whiskies with an intense smokiness and maritime character. The distillery uses traditionally handmade copper pot stills and local peat from the surrounding peat fields, which gives the whiskies their distinctive aromas of smoke, sea salt, and tar, combined with hints of citrus and vanilla.

Ardbeg whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a deep and complex flavour. The distillery is also known for its innovative approach, with experimentation in different cask types and maturation processes producing unique and award-winning expressions.

The combination of traditional production methods, an iconic location and an unmistakable flavour profile makes Ardbeg a leading name in the world of Scotch whisky.