Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £31.45 | £31.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 vs £32.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.45 vs £31.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£31.95 vs £31.45)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl 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
Only Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange