Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£55
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 56.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £54.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £55 vs £72.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £54.88)
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.88 vs £71.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange