Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£58
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 59% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £57.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £72.
For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 £57.9)
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£57.9 vs £71.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — 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 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800007 & 800008) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange