Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar TinWeeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryAberfeldyWeeknight Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£45.9£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £46.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.9 vs £31.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Weeknight?

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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