Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryThe GlenlivetWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.2%67.3%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£399.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £400 vs £501.

For beginners: Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£399.95 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 £399.95)

Who should buy Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

SherriedVanillaHoney

Only Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Dried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

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