Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBenriachWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£685£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

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 £685.

For beginners: Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£685 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 £685)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneySherried

Only Benriach 31 Year Old / Menteith / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

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