Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (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
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
£60
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 61.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £72.
For beginners: Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £59.95)
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (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 Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange