Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£100
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 53.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £100.
For beginners: Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange