Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is better value at £292 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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
- +More affordable (£291.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £291.95)
- −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 Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna