Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask 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
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Inchgower
£75
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 57.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £75.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £75.
For beginners: Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (40/100 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 £75.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.35 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange