Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £31.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 vs £32.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £31.45)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.45 vs £31.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange