Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£89
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 48.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £88.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £89.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 £88.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£88.75 vs £71.95)
- −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 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange