Whisky Forum - Ardbeg Alligator untamed release

TheWM · Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:15 am Post subject: Ardbeg Alligator untamed release

I have been offered the above in lieu of some money owed. A quick search online shows that it sells for around 175. Is this right, does anyone know what the rrp was?

I'm owed around 150 so seems a fair deal but not much knowledge about special releases from Ardbeg. Is it a keeper or a drinker?

edinburghlandlord · Double Malt Member Joined: 13 May 2011 Posts: 97

Not my favourite Ardbeg but still a collectable one. Remember if you come to sell at auction you will have a minimum 10% selling fee along with postage to auction house/delivery and possibly an inclusion fee.

William · Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:46 pm Post subject:

I believe it had an RRP of Â£65 when it was released.
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TheWM · Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:22 pm Post subject:

£65rrp seems like he's getting a good deal here!

If only knew what it tasted like! He assures me that it's only going up in value, I'm sure he's right, but can't help but thinking I'm doing worse out of this than he is.

Big Mac · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:26 am Post subject:

I thought the Ardbeg Alligator was very good, i have no knowledge of auction prices it is now fetching but for drinking it is a great dram.

TheWM · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:28 am Post subject:

Is there a difference between the alligator and the untamed release?

opelfruit · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:24 pm Post subject:

No.

The "untamed" release is the 2nd Alligator and thegeneral release to the public. the1st release was out to the Committee only and commands much higher prices - around Â£350 at the moment.
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TheWM · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:59 pm Post subject:

opelfruit · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:47 pm Post subject:

It's good, if you like Ardbeg.

Very spicy, lots of wood but also sweet. Like chargrilled BBQ meat on the beach :D

If that's your thing then open it, if you'd rather have the money then sell it. Chances are you're not going to buy one yourself though, so if you dont drink it you probably wont ever.

PS: In my view it's not worth Â£175, even if that's the going market rate. If I was going to buy one I would be prepared to pay anymore than, say, Â£80 for a bottle...that's about what I think it's worth (quality wise) in my own personal view.
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