Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£359
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.8% | 67.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £358.95 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £359 vs £501.
For beginners: Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£358.95 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — 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 £358.95)
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
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
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