Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.00
£58
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 61.3% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £57.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £58 vs £72.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £57.95)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange