Ardbeg

Ardbeg Alligator Exclusive Committee Reserve, American Oak Cask, Batch 14917, 2011, 51.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 19
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

The Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky released in 2011. It is named for the 'Alligator char' given to the American oak casks it was matured in, an intense charring process that creates a thick, scaly charcoal layer resembling alligator skin. This process infuses the spirit with distinct smoky and spicy notes. This limited edition was part of the 'Committee Reserve for Discussion' series, with 10,000 bottles produced globally.

Change+32.2%
LatestSGD 728
HighSGD 728
LowSGD 474
SGD 758SGD 653SGD 549SGD 444Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Feb 9May 4Sep 27Aug 4 - SGD 551 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 536 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 580 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 559 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 535 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 535 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 535 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 484 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 571 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 532 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 511 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 496 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 518 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 538 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 518 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 491 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 491 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 511 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 587 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 591 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 474 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 475 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 475 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 480 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026May 4 - SGD 596 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 10 - SGD 516 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 516 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 516 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 536 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 18 - SGD 518 - Just Whisky Auctions - May 18, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 515 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 536 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jun 22, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 495 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 515 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 477 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 532 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 728 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 727.93
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 531.97
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 476.91
Cask type
American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
14917
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
70-72 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Bill Lumsden
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
10000
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with neck tag
Series highlights
Committee Reserve for Discussion
Historical context
Ardbeg's 2011 collaboration with the International Space Station explored microgravity's impact on whisky maturation.
Special release
Exclusive Committee Reserve
Allocation
Ardbeg Committee
Nose
Lemony against obvious peat, creamy and buttery with lemon curd, peach, red currant, latte coffee, ginger, black pepper, mace, and barbecue notes.
Palate
Big creamy sweetness, vanilla, peaches in syrup, maple syrup, citrus zest, pith and fruit (blood oranges, grapefruit), huge maltiness, ginger, five-spice, and Crêpes Suzette.
Finish
Confectioners' sugar, lemon meringue pie, vanilla cream, subtle smoke, long with mocha espresso and cigar smoke, ash, pepper, and gingery zing.
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