Whisky Forum - Ardbeg Alligator

JAB · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:14 am Post subject: Ardbeg Alligator

Ardbeg Alligator

It seems a new Ardbeg expression is ready to be launched
Alligator is the name of the deepest way of charring / toasting casks. It refers to the resulting scale-like pattern of burnt wood, similar to a croc's skin. Almost all bourbon makers use this type of charring, but for Scotch distilleries it's less common

Big Mac · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:28 am Post subject:

JAB any idea when they plan on launching the Ardbeg Alligator, i assume there will be a committee bottling first.

JAB · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject:

Herd committee in March and the rest in June but this has not been confirmed as of yet!

Wonder if it will be in the same price range as the rollercoaster or if it will be more like the single casks?

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1749

I fancy the sound of this one but then again i cant resist Ardbeg, i wonder if they will put an age stsatement on this one.

Smithie · Member Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 8

i am also a sucker for Ardbeg, this one sounds paticularly good.

Smithie · Member Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 8

i assume there will be a committee bottling first, do you know when that will be JAB

JAB · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject:

Rumours are committee bottling march, general release may / june.

Nothing confirmed yet though!

Blackadder · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject:

is it just me or does there always seem to be some sort of leak of what is to come. I wonder is it a marketing tactic. Anyway a new Ardbeg is always welcome Top Malt

JAB · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:41 pm Post subject:

My friend works at ardbeg and says there is defo a new release coming out but as for what it is they are in the dark for now, but it look like it has been leaked as being this one

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

i suspect these are controlled leaks, not that i am complaining it is nice to know what is coming so you can budget for it.

JAB · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:11 pm Post subject:

Yes true! will keep you updated if i hear any more!