Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky
Springbank
£450
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Springbank |
| 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
Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown 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: Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (55/100 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
Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £291.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Springbank?
Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown 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 Springbank 175th Anniversary / 12 Year Old Campbeltown Whisky