Benriach The Thirty vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Benriach The ThirtyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBenriachWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%67.3%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£667.5£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Benriach The Thirty

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Benriach The Thirty

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 £668.

For beginners: Benriach The Thirty is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Benriach The Thirty

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£667.5 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 £667.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach The Thirty suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SherriedToasted

Only Benriach The Thirty

SmokeyDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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