Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Arran
£389
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.9% | 67.3% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £388.5 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £389 vs £501.
For beginners: Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£388.5 vs £501.45)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £388.5)
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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.
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.
Tasting notes
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