Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask
Macduff
£395
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Macduff |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £395 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask
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 £395.
For beginners: Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 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 £395)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 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 Macduff?
Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Macduff 28 Year Old 1973 (cask 3728) - First Cask