William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%60.8%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£501.45£467.15
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £467 vs £501.

For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £467.15)

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£467.15 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.8%) — may need water
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice 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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaSherried

Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice

Old WoodNutty

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