Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryAberfeldyDarkness
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%61.3%
Age7 yr8 yr
Price£99.95£71.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £100.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - 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.

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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

ToastedVanilla

Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokeyChocolate

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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