Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Tamnavulin
£256
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 46.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £291.95 | £255.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £256 vs £292.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £255.82)
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£255.82 vs £291.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 10026) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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