Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery ExclusiveWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryClynelishWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.3%67.3%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£750£501.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value7/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £750.

For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£750 vs £501.45)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive

OilyOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

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