Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6
Grosperrin
£273
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Grosperrin |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 49.1% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £291.95 | £273 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6 is better value at £273 vs £292.
For beginners: Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £273)
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£273 vs £291.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Grosperrin?
Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6 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 Grosperrin Grande Champagne Cognac 1972 / Cognac Sponge Edition 6