Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryDallas DhuWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53%67.3%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£799£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £799.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • 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 Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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