Descripción

Unofficially, the Ardbeg distillery has been distilling since 1794 – in 1815, the distillery was bought by John McDougall and officially opened under the name Ardbeg.

«Ardbeg» comes from the Gaelic and translates as «little hill».

The distillery is located on the south coast of the Islay whisky region.

This Ardbeg marks the start of a fascinating three-part series that is unique in the world of whisky and is known as the Anthology – a collection of masterpieces that enchant the senses. Like the mystical mythical creatures of Greek mythology, each Ardbeg in this Anthology series brings together two creatures that forge a link between past and present, tradition and innovation. ‘The Harpy’ is a creature from ancient mythology that is both half man and half bird. He is elusive in nature and incomparably complex in style.

The single malt matured for 13 years in two different types of cask before being masterfully married together. First, this exquisite Ardbeg matures in very rare Sauternes sweet wine casks and then in ex-bourbon casks.

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Tasting notes:

Color: Amber.

Nose: Distinctly oily, briar root wood, herbs such as coriander and sage, lemon zest.

Taste: Soft, oily, sweet and smoky, oak moss, molasses, balsamic nuances, smoked apricots.

Finish: Long lasting, sweet and smoky, cumin, cardamom, coconuts.

46% abv