Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlen MorayWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%67.3%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£499£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £499)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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