Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlenlochyWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV60.1%67.3%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£697.61£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £698.

For beginners: Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£697.61 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 £697.61)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlochy?

Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Glenlochy 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 1759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodTobaccoNuttyDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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