Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

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

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year OldInchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)
DistilleryWeeknight WhiskyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age8 yr19 yr
Price£31.95£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

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 £45.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory) 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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory) 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

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Only Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitHay-like

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