William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%42.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£501.45£729.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £730.

For beginners: Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £729.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£729.95 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

Only Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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