Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Aberlour
£80
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £79.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 £80.
For beginners: Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (50/100 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 £79.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.71 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange