William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%48.2%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£501.45£714.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (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 £715.

For beginners: Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £714.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£714.95 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Fresh Fruit

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