Ardbeg Anthology #3 – The Beithir’s Tale 2025 Whisky 15 Year Old

70cl · 46% ABV

£129.95

Beithir: A fearsome—and famously thirsty—serpentine creature, said to bring misfortune to any who dare cross its path.

The third and final edition in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection features the legendary Beithir. Matured for 15 years in specially crafted bourbon casks—air-seasoned, heavily toasted, and lightly charred—this limited edition single malt is a whisky of mythic character. With a nose that entices, a texture that slithers silkily across the palate, and a finish that lingers like legend, The Beithir’s Tale is a dram not easily forgotten.

The Beithir’s Tale is a supremely aromatic dram. Just a splash of water unveils bold waves of eucalyptus and menthol, followed by piercing notes of fennel and pine. Peat smoke and coffee grits intertwine with sweet raisins, mellow vanilla, and a whisper of smoked butter—proving once more that Ardbeg is no stranger to the extraordinary.

Aroma: Bold and complex. Pungent, oily, and spicy with rich treacle wrapping around creosote & smoked herbs. Hints of toasted apples and raisins add a hidden sweetness. With water, expect a vivid burst of eucalyptus and menthol, followed by aromatic fennel & pine.

Taste: Astonishingly well-balanced. A sizzling mouthfeel gives way to earthy peat smoke, coffee grits, and currants. Sweet lemon balsam intertwines with smoked mandarins, leading into a sharp, smoky tang.

Finish: Long and meandering, it trails off with elegant notes of vanilla and smoked butter.