Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
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 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£55
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 57.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £72.
For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £54.95)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −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 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) 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 Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange