Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayWeeknight Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£39.56£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £40.

For beginners: Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.56 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Where to buy

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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