Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryArdmoreWeeknight Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£34.13£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - 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 £34.

For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.13 vs £31.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyOilyLeatheryMedicinal

Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Dried Fruit

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