Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky vs Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky
Aultmore
£485
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
| Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky | Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Ardbeg |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 49.1% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £485 | £291.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
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 £485.
For beginners: Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£485 vs £291.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £485)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aultmore 1990 / 32 Year Old / The Whisky Agency Speyside Whisky
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