Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Glen Moray
£69
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 53.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box is better value at £69 vs £72.
For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £68.95)
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£68.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange