Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
Caol Ila
£85
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Darkness |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 61.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
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 £85.
For beginners: Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask 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
Only Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 (Cask 321526) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange