Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£554
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.1% | 67.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £553.99 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
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: Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£553.99 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 £553.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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