Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£34

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.13 | £31.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
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 £34.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.13 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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