Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017) vs Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£450
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£77
| Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017) | Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 58.4% | 50.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017)
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017)
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish is better value at £77 vs £450.
For beginners: Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 vs £76.95)
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £450)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 23 Year Old 1993 (Special Release 2017) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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