William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%52.7%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£501.45£533.68
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (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 £534.

For beginners: Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (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 £533.68)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£533.68 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

Only Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Nutty

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