Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£73
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 47.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £73.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £72.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.95 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange