Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLaphroaigWilliam Larue Weller
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.3%67.3%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£399£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company) is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — 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 £399)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryKippery

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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