Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel
Balvenie
£599
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.4% | 67.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £599 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
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 £599.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 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 £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1978 (cask 613) Single Barrel 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