Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53.6%67.3%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£349.99£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £350 vs £501.

For beginners: Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£349.99 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £349.99)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Grant 28 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

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