Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£75
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 58.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £75.
For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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 Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange