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Ardbeg Alligator Untamed Release

Ardbeg Alligator Untamed Release
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Lot number: 144-00087

Winning bid: £290

Since its establishment in 1815, The Ardbeg distillery has been on a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of ownership changes, closures, and reopening. Stability was only achieved relatively recently, when the ailing distillery was purchased in 1997 by industry giants, Glenmorangie. The subsequent years have seen the distillery’s popularity swell, with fans enticed by the signature style of tarry, sooty smoke, balanced against citric sweetness and an oily mouthfeel. While Ardbeg still retains its distinctive personality, it has definitely been influenced by Glenmorangie’s propensity for experimenting with cask finishing, and (dare we say it) NAS expressions.

Alligator Untamed:

The general release of 2011's much anticipated Ardbeg - the Alligator. It's named for the high level of char on the inside of some of the casks used for maturation, which makes the wood look like alligator skin.

Alligator

Bottled: 2011

Cask Type: Charred American Oak

51.2% ABV / 70cl

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