Dalmore 21 Year Old vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Dalmore 21 Year OldWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryDalmoreWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43.8%67.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£553.5£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Dalmore 21 Year Old

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 £554.

For beginners: Dalmore 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£553.5 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 £553.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 21 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Dalmore 21 Year Old

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

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