Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£245
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 39 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £245 vs £292.
For beginners: Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 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 £244.95)
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £291.95)
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)