Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Aberlour
★ 5.00
£40
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £40.37 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £40.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.37 vs £31.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £40.37)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange