Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of ScotlandWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlenturretWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43.9%67.3%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£481.34£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £481 vs £501.

For beginners: Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£481.34 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £481.34)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glenturret 1977 (bottled 2017) (cask 17044) - Malts of Scotland

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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