Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlen GariochWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%67.3%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£732.5£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

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 £733.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£732.5 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 £732.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Garioch 31 Year Old - Angus (The Macbeth Collection)

New Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

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