Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlen FlaglerWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £699.

For beginners: Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Malt Extract

Only Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

YeastyFresh FruitHay-like

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedSherried

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