Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £31.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £49.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.95 vs £31.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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