William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%54.6%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£501.45£732.5
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

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 £733.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £732.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£732.5 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 Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

Only Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

New Wood

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