Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year OldInchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryWeeknight WhiskyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£31.95£52.71
Rating5.00/5

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £53.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.71 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedCitricFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 809759) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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