Edradour 10 Year Old (43%) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Edradour
★ 4.38
£44
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Edradour 10 Year Old (43%) | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £43.9 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £44.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old (43%) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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)
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%) 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
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Only Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
Edradour 10 Year Old (43%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange