Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 52.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £72.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £62.95)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast 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 Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange