Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43.7% | 67.3% |
| Age | 50 yr | NAS |
| Price | £356.35 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £501.
For beginners: Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £356.35)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)