Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.2%67.3%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£714.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £715.

For beginners: Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£714.95 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £714.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Linkwood 31 Year Old - Lady Macduff (The Macbeth Collection)

Fresh Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

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