Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryAultmoreWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.3%67.3%
Age38 yrNAS
Price£695.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £696.

For beginners: Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£695.95 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £695.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedHoney

Only Aultmore 38 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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