Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New VibrationsWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryCraigellachieWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55%67.3%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£399.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations is better value at £400 vs £501.

For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations

Pros

  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £399.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations 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.

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

Sherried

Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations

Cooked FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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