Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£695
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £695 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £695.
For beginners: Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£695 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 £695)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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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