Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Balblair
★ 4.00
£45
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £45.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) 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 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange