Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£71
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Darkness |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 61.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £71.45 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £71 vs £72.
For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.45 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £71.45)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.
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
Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange