{"product_id":"ardbeg-anthology-scotch-single-malt-the-unicorns-tale-very-rare-islay-14yr-750ml","title":"ARDBEG ANTHOLOGY SCOTCH SINGLE MALT THE UNICORNS TALE VERY RARE ISLAY 14YR 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing… the second legendary edition in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection. Matured for 14 years in a marriage of aromatic Madeira and classic bourbon casks, this rare Ardbeg is inspired by the tale of the lesser-spotted Islay Unicorn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne dark night after a fête at the Distillery, the clip-clop of hooves was heard echoing around the yard. Those less swayed by mythical tales will tell you it was Rory, the Distillery’s greedy Shetland Pony – known for his ill-temper and devilishly sweet tooth. Others believe something else was afoot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery workers ventured outside to investigate. Rounding the corner, they witnessed a horse-like creature rearing up against a full moon. A ‘horn’ protruding from its head, it cut a chilling silhouette. The next day, rumours swirled about a sighting of Scotland’s national animal… a Unicorn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow of course, questions about a raided ice cream truck, Rory’s unlatched gate, and a strangely wafery-looking horn were levelled at the workers. But they know what they saw! Sure, a greedy-guts pony is plausible, but Islay is a mysterious place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the myth itself, this spirit may appear sweet in nature, but it hides a sinister and smoky twist… not to be underestimated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Unicorn’s Tale is non-chill filtered at 46%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 and two Gold medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2024 and the International Wine and Spirits Competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAroma\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, sweet, aromatic and fruity, baked banana bread and syrupy sponge pudding fill the senses. Notes of treacle trot into a distinctive whiff of burning cedarwood. A splash of water releases a bounty of tropical fruits. Eucalyptus oil mingles with soft, aromatic smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTaste\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZesty notes of lime and sweet peaches canter across the palate. A burst of rich smoked fruit and baked bread prance into antiseptic lozenges, creosote, and aniseed. Soft barley malt combines with nutmeg and peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFinish\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe influence of these rare Madeira casks is undeniable. A whimsically smoky finish welcomes a long and lingering aftertaste of menthol, clove, wood smoke and camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWS-MH","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43945745809604,"sku":"506606","price":164.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/9429\/9287\/files\/Ardbeg-The-Unicorns-Tale-bottle.jpg?v=1756931583","url":"https:\/\/liquornearme.com\/products\/ardbeg-anthology-scotch-single-malt-the-unicorns-tale-very-rare-islay-14yr-750ml","provider":"Liquor Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}