{"product_id":"ardbeg-anthology-the-beithir-s-tale-15-year-old","title":"Ardbeg Anthology “The Beithir’s Tale” – 15-Year-Old","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-h3 editorial-text-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e“The Beithir’s Tale” is the culminating chapter in Ardbeg’s Anthology trilogy, released in 2025. This 15-year-old expression is matured in designer bourbon casks that were air-seasoned, heavily toasted, and lightly charred, creating a hybrid style that bridges classic Islay peat with creamy, vanilla-forward layers. Its name evokes the Beithir—a mythic serpent of Scottish folklore said to have infiltrated the distillery itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eAlready, it has earned Gold Outstanding (98 points) at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2025 and a Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale straw — light yet luminous. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003ePungent, oily, and alive with character. Treacle, creosote, smoked herbs, and tar mingle with honeyed malt. Toasted apples and raisins appear, and with water the aroma unfurls eucalyptus, menthol, fennel, and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eVivid and dynamic. Peat smoke, coffee grounds, and currants dominate, while lemon balm, smoked mandarin, and subtle vanilla emerge. A sizzling, spicy mouthfeel carries the interplay between raw smoke and soft sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and meandering. Vanilla and smoked butter linger, underpinned by the earthy peat, spice, and smoky tang that trail off gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eExpression \/ Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg Anthology – The Beithir’s Tale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eCasks \/ Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer bourbon casks (air-seasoned, heavily toasted, lightly charred) used for full maturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eFiltration \/ Colouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled non-chill filtered, natural colour (standard for the Anthology series)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eRelease \/ Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025, final edition of the Anthology series (completing the trilogy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RGBC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374294708450,"sku":null,"price":3499.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Ardbeg_Anthology_The_Beithir_s_Tale_15-Year-Old.jpg?v=1788900084","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/ardbeg-anthology-the-beithir-s-tale-15-year-old","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}