Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glengoyne
★ 4.00
£83
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £83.
For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (90/100 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 £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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
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Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange