Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Highland Park
£500
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 67.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £500 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder) is better value at £500 vs £501.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£500 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 £500)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 14 Year Old 1989 (cask 10039) - Raw Cask (Blackadder) 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
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