Grant's Distillery Edition vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Grant's Distillery EditionWeeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryGrant'sWeeknight Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£31.22£31.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Grant's Distillery Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Grant's Distillery Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Grant's Distillery Edition is better value at £31 vs £32.

For beginners: Grant's Distillery Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Grant's Distillery Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.22 vs £31.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £31.22)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Grant's?

Grant's Distillery Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Grant's Distillery Edition

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

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