Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie
£73
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 55% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £72.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 £72.53)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.53 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange