Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£100
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Darkness |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 61.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £100.
For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange