Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£119
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 61.3% | 46.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £118.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £119.
For beginners: Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £118.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.71 vs £71.95)
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)