Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky vs Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£450
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
| Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky | Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Ardbeg |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 49.1% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £291.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay 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 £450.
For beginners: Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £291.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £450)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay 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
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Only Bowmore 18 Year Old / Vintner's Trilogy Part 1 Islay Whisky
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish