Benriach 30 Year Old vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 30 Year Old
Benriach
★ 5.00
£495
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Benriach 30 Year Old | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £495 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 30 Year Old
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Benriach 30 Year Old
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Benriach 30 Year Old is better value at £495 vs £501.
For beginners: Benriach 30 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benriach 30 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£495 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £495)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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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Only Benriach 30 Year Old
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)