Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.56
£60
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Colonel EH Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61.3% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £71.95 | £60 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.56/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £72.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 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 £60)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60 vs £71.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange