Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year OldMortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryWeeknight WhiskyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age8 yr9 yr
Price£31.95£42.72
Rating5.00/5

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £43.

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 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.72 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToastedNutty

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