Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Aberfeldy
£75
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Aberfeldy |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 55.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £74.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £75.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (40/100 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 £74.85)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.85 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 Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 499) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange