Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Moray
£65
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £65 vs £72.
For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £64.95)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange