Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Auchentoshan
£399
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.8% | 67.3% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is better value at £399 vs £501.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Pros
- +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — 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 £399)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 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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