Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
★ 5.00
£230
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
| Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Ardbeg |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 49.1% |
| Age | 40 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £229.57 | £291.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £230 vs £292.
For beginners: Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£229.57 vs £291.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £229.57)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish