William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%57.6%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£501.45£699
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)

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 £699.

For beginners: The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699 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 The?

The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950) 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

HoneySherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)

Dried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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