William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerDallas Dhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%53%
AgeNAS29 yr
Price£501.45£799
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £799.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £799)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£799 vs £501.45)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNutty

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