Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Aultmore
£25
| Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £25.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) is better value at £25 vs £32.
For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) 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 £25.45)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£25.45 vs £31.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (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
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)