Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£67
| Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 54.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £66.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £67 vs £72.
For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 vs £66.74)
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.74 vs £71.95)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Darkness! Broadbay 8 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange