Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum vs Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Charles Heidsieck
£261
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
| Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum | Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charles Heidsieck | Ardbeg |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 49.1% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £261 | £291.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
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).
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum is better value at £261 vs £292.
For beginners: Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£261 vs £291.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £261)
Who should buy Charles?
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum 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 Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish