Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£93
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 59.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £92.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £93.
For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £92.64)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£92.64 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange