Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Monkey Shoulder
★ 3.87
£31
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.95 | £30.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.87/5 |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 vs £32.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£31.95 vs £30.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.95 vs £31.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky