Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£105
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 62% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £104.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £105.
For beginners: Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (35/100 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 £104.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.95 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 Braeval?
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)