William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerBenriach
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV67.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£501.45£685
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

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 £685.

For beginners: Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky 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 £685)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£685 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 Benriach?

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneySherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitNutty

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