Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port FinishWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryEdradourWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.9%67.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish

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 £699.

For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699 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 £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish 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 Edradour 21 Year Old 1983 (Cask 04/0544) Port Finish

Dried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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