Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£96
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £96.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £96.
For beginners: Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
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 £96.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.24 vs £71.95)
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L) 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 Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 19 Year Old (1L)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange