Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
£114
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Darkness |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 61.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £114.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£113.95 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £113.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
Only Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish