Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£252
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Macallan |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 49.1% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £291.95 | £252 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £252 vs £292.
For beginners: Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £252)
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£252 vs £291.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Macallan?
Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Macallan 2005 / 20 Year Old / Cask #6867 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky