Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Loch Lomond
£284
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £283.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £284 vs £292.
For beginners: Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £283.66)
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£283.66 vs £291.95)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 Old?
Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Old Rhosdhu 29 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.67 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)