Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

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

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year OldGoldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
DistilleryWeeknight WhiskyFilliers
Region
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%43%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£31.95£27.71
Rating5.00/5

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 vs £32.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £27.71)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.71 vs £31.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SherriedNuttyVanillaHoneyToasted

Explore more