Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
£41
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £40.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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 £41.
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 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.55 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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