Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Imperial
£399
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.1% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £398.95 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is better value at £399 vs £501.
For beginners: Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£398.95 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — 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 £398.95)
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) 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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