Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£350
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
| Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection | Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Ardbeg |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 49.1% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £349.9 | £291.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is better value at £292 vs £350.
For beginners: Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£349.9 vs £291.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£291.95 vs £349.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish