William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%54%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£501.45£699.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value7/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £700.

For beginners: Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £699.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699.95 vs £501.45)

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 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) 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

Sherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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