The Ardbeg Anthology Set unites the first two releases in this imaginative series, which explores “rare marriages” of Ardbeg’s iconic peated style with unusual wine cask finishes. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, both expressions push the boundaries of Islay whisky while remaining unmistakably Ardbeg.

Ardbeg Anthology The Harpy’s Tale 13 Year Old
The debut release in the Anthology series, this whisky is crafted from a marriage of spirit matured in sweet Sauternes wine casks with classic Ardbeg aged in ex-bourbon casks. The result is a unique balance of sweetness and smoke, where smoked lemon peel and balsamic vinegar mingle with apricots, tarry rope, and maritime depth.

Ardbeg Anthology The Unicorn’s Tale 14 Year Old
The second chapter in the series, The Unicorn’s Tale combines whisky matured in rare Madeira wine casks with ex-bourbon Ardbeg. This 14-year-old dram fuses sweet and smoky with notes of syrupy sponge pudding, baked tropical fruits, cedarwood, camphor, and layers of coastal peat smoke.

Ardbeg Distillery

Founded in 1815 on Islay’s southern coast, Ardbeg is world-renowned for its powerful peated whiskies and cult following among enthusiasts. Revered for both tradition and innovation, Ardbeg continues to experiment with cask finishes and limited series, while maintaining its identity as one of Islay’s boldest distilleries. The Anthology collection showcases its adventurous spirit, reimagining peated whisky through unexpected cask influences.

Why Add the Ardbeg Anthology Set to Your Collection?

This set offers collectors the rare opportunity to secure the first two releases of a new and imaginative series from Ardbeg. Both The Harpy’s Tale and The Unicorn’s Tale showcase how sweet wine cask finishes can be married with Ardbeg’s legendary peat smoke, creating complex and unexpected results. With their limited availability and creative presentation, these bottles represent a collectible pairing at the beginning of what promises to be one of Ardbeg’s most exciting modern series.