Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
St. Magdalene
£276
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 61.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £276.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £276 vs £292.
For beginners: Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £276.4)
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£276.4 vs £291.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Linlithgow 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 2220) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)