Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glentauchers
£440
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.6% | 67.3% |
| Age | 34 yr | NAS |
| Price | £439.68 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £440 vs £501.
For beginners: Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£439.68 vs £501.45)
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 £439.68)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
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