Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Aberfeldy
£94
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Darkness |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 61.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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 £94.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£93.95 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £93.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange