William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%48.6%
AgeNAS34 yr
Price£501.45£439.68
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £440 vs £501.

For beginners: Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £439.68)

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£439.68 vs £501.45)

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneySherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

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