GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single CaskWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlenAllachieWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV49.1%67.3%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£535£501.45
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask

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 £535.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£535 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 £535)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask 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

SherriedHoney

Only GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 4011) - Single Cask

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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