Ardbeg Alligator 2011 Committee Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Colour

Deep copper amber with rich mahogany undertones.

Nose

Ripe peat smoke and maritime iodine rise first, lacquered by a sherried sweetness. Dried fruit notes—fig and raisin—appear with vanilla and cocoa, while bold spices—cinnamon, clove, and black pepper—coil beneath, hinting at the feisty Alligator ready to strike.

Palate

Peated vigor at the fore, lifted by sherry-soft sweetness. Dark fruit, cocoa and vanilla unfold, while spices—black pepper, clove, cinnamon—spark warmth without shouting. Salty, maritime notes weave through the middle, and a long, bristly peat finish lingers with restrained Ardbeg assertiveness.

Finish

Long and peppery, the finish carries Ardbeg’s signature peat and coastal smoke well after the swallow. Sherry sweetness threads through the heat, revealing dried fruit and cocoa, then fades to a drying ember, edged by spice, oak and a whisper of maritime iodine.