Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice 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
Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Mosstowie
£450
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Mosstowie |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 49.1% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £291.95 | £450 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
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: Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 affordable (£291.95 vs £450)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £291.95)
- −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 Mosstowie?
Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice 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
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Mosstowie 1979 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky