Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch vs Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.56
£60
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Darkness |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 61.3% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £60 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 4.56/5 | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
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 4.56).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £72.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60 vs £71.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £60)
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Only Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange