Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Springbank
£280
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 48.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £279.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £280 vs £292.
For beginners: Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £279.95)
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +More affordable (£279.95 vs £291.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Springbank?
Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Springbank 22 Year Old - Forgotten Gems