Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£50
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £50.
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
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) 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 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange