Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishGlen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection
DistilleryDarknessGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.3%62%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£71.95£67.5
Rating5.00/5

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection is better value at £68 vs £72.

For beginners: Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection is more approachable (55/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £67.5)

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£67.5 vs £71.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — 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 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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

Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyCitric

Where to buy

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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