Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£29
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 5.00
£32
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 | Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Weeknight Whisky |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £29.45 | £31.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is better value at £29 vs £32.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.45 vs £31.95)
Cons
- −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
- −More expensive (£31.95 vs £29.45)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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