Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Darkness
★ 5.00
£72
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Loch Lomond
£95
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 53% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £95.
For beginners: Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 £94.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond & Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 2009 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange