{"product_id":"ardbeg-14-year-old-anthology-the-unicons-tale-2024-release-30ml-46","title":"Ardbeg Whisky Sample 14 Year Old Anthology The Unicon's Tale 2024 Release (30ml, 46%)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArdbeg Whisky Sample 14 Year Old Anthology The Unicon's Tale 2024 Release (30ml, 46%)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology: The Unicorn’s Tale is the second release in Ardbeg's experimental \"Anthology\" series, which debuted in 2024. Following the Sauternes-finished \u003cem data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eHarpy’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, this expression shifts the focus to a marriage of classic Ex-Bourbon and Madeira wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWhile the Harpy was a 13-year-old, the Unicorn adds an extra year to the clock, making it one of the older \"affordable\" limited releases from the distillery in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, aromatic, and surprisingly \"baked.\" It opens with warm banana bread, syrupy sponge pudding, and treacle. As the peat smoke emerges, it feels more like burning cedarwood than campfire. A splash of water reveals a tropical bazaar of guava, mango, and eucalyptus oil, all wrapped in a soft, medicinal haze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zesty and structural. The arrival is a bright burst of lime zest and sweet peaches, which quickly transitions into a more \"industrial\" Ardbeg profile: creosote, antiseptic lozenges, and aniseed. Mid-palate, the Madeira influence brings a spicy warmth of nutmeg and clove, alongside the creamy sweetness of vanilla pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whimsically smoky and lingering. It leaves a long aftertaste of menthol, camphor, and wood smoke. The dryness of the wine casks keeps the finish crisp, with a final hint of salted caramel and ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Madeira Milestone:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the first time in Ardbeg's long history that they have officially used Madeira casks for a primary release. Madeira wood is famous for its \"rancio\" and high acidity, which gives Ardbeg a much more tropical and spicy profile compared to the jammy sweetness of Sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaturity vs. Smoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 14 years old, the spirit has entered a \"sweet spot\" where the aggressive medicinal smoke has begun to mellow into elegant menthol and cedar notes, allowing the fruit from the Madeira casks to shine without being smothered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDouble Gold Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e It hasn't just won over the fans; it took home\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDouble Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, cementing its status as a high-quality \"curated\" malt rather than just a marketing gimmick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53177829785875,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9383\/1699\/files\/Ardbeg14YearOldAnthologyTheUnicon_sTale2024Release.jpg?v=1770043585","url":"https:\/\/chameleonwhisky.com\/products\/ardbeg-14-year-old-anthology-the-unicons-tale-2024-release-30ml-46","provider":"Chameleon Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}