Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Auchentoshan
£36
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £36.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (90/100 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
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£36 vs £31.95)
- −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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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 Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange