Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish
Bunnahabhain
£799
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.4% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £799 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish
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 £799.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 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 £799)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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