Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£100
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £72 vs £100.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £71.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange