Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£88
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 61.3% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £71.95 | £87.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
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 £88.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £87.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.75 vs £71.95)
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 15 Year Old / G&M Distillery Labels Speyside Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange