Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£45
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £45.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £45.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £45.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.24 vs £31.95)
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange