Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£92
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 54.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £92.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £92.
For beginners: Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 £92.16)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£92.16 vs £71.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange