Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
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 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
Glen Moray
£104
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 58.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £104 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
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 £104.
For beginners: Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (30/100 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 £104)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1 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
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2012 Peated Rioja Finish - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange