Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee WhiskeyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryJack Daniel'sWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeTennesseeBourbon
ABV45%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£399 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 £399)

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Tennessee Whiskey

Nutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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