Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - 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.
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie
£73
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
| Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Darkness |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 61.3% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £72.53 | £71.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £73.
For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.53 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 £72.53)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - 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
Only Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 621) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange