Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024) vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Glen Ord
★ 5.00
£119
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024) | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Darkness |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £118.7 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £119.
For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.7 vs £71.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £118.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Singleton?
Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish