{"product_id":"ardbeg-14-year-old-the-unicorns-tale-anthology","title":"Ardbeg 14 Year Old 'the Unicorn's Tale' Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered By Camberwell Whisky Chambers \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cwhiskychamber.com\/\"\u003eCamberwell Whisky Chamber — whisky-focused, spirits-curated – CWC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Unicorn’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e marks the second chapter in Ardbeg’s Anthology collection, building on the popularity of the inaugural release, \u003cem\u003eHarpy’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e. This single malt Scotch whisky has been aged for 14 years in a combination of Madeira and bourbon casks, bringing together the influence of both wood types in a carefully balanced maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottling in the Anthology series brings to life a legendary creature that may—or may not—have its origins in reality, perhaps inspired by a fleeting glimpse of one of Islay’s own inhabitants. At Ardbeg, the unicorn legend began after a distillery celebration on a moonless night, when the rhythmic sound of hooves echoed through the courtyard. Staff initially blamed Rory, the distillery’s notoriously grumpy Shetland pony, infamous for his sweet tooth and mischievous ways. But when they stepped outside, they claimed to see a horse-like figure silhouetted against the full moon, a single horn rising from its head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy morning, speculation ran wild: had Scotland’s national emblem been spotted at Ardbeg? Or had Rory simply escaped through an open gate after raiding an ice cream van? Whether myth or mischief, the tale of the unicorn was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aroma is lush and inviting, brimming with sweetness and ripe fruit. Notes of banana loaf fresh from the oven and syrup-soaked sponge cake dominate, followed by hints of treacle and a distinctive touch of smouldering cedarwood. With a little water, waves of tropical fruit emerge alongside eucalyptus oil and a gentle, fragrant smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright flavours of lime zest and ripe peaches dance across the tongue, giving way to rich smoked fruits and warm baked bread. These deepen into medicinal notes—antiseptic lozenges, creosote, and aniseed—while soft malt character blends with nutmeg and earthy peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe character of the Madeira casks shines through in the finale. A playful smokiness lingers, unfolding into a long, satisfying finish marked by menthol, clove, drifting wood smoke, and camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":55419449376936,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":55419449409704,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0418\/8045\/3288\/files\/Ardbeg14YearOld_theUnicorn_sTale_Anthology.png?v=1776031342","url":"https:\/\/highballwhisky.com.au\/products\/ardbeg-14-year-old-the-unicorns-tale-anthology","provider":"Highball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}