Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£52
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £51.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £52.
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
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.83 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 4920, 4921 & 4922) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange