Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur
Briottet
£27
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Briottet |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.95 | £26.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur is better value at £27 vs £32.
For beginners: Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur is more approachable (100/100 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 £26.75)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.75 vs £31.95)
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 Briottet?
Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Briottet Caramel a la Fleur de Sel (Salted Caramel) Liqueur