North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryNorth PortWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV58%67.3%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£395£501.45
Rating5.00/5

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £395 vs £501.

For beginners: North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £395)

Who should buy North?

North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only North Port 24 Year Old 1981 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodLeatheryTobaccoDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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