Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryStrathislaWeeknight Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£24.69£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - 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).

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £25 vs £32.

For beginners: Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.69 vs £31.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £24.69)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - 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 Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyToasted

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

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