William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerImperial
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%50.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£501.45£398.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £398.95)

Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£398.95 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Imperial?

Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter 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

ToastedSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

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