William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%43.9%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£501.45£481.34
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £481 vs £501.

For beginners: Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (60/100 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 £481.34)

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£481.34 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

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