Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Glenkinchie
£79
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glenkinchie |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 56.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £78.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £79.
For beginners: Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (40/100 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 affordable (£71.95 vs £78.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.5 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Lowland?
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange