William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%49.8%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£501.45£413.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £414 vs £501.

For beginners: Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (70/100 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 £413.95)

Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£413.95 vs £501.45)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Tormore?

Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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 Tormore 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 1989) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Old Wood

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