Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port
Taylor's
£428
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Taylor's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 49.1% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £291.95 | £428 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port
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 £428.
For beginners: Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £428)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£428 vs £291.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Taylor's?
Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port