Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Loch Lomond
★ 3.00
£40
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £40.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £40.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.13 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (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
Only Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange