Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood
£415
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | 32 yr | NAS |
| Price | £415 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £415 vs £501.
For beginners: Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£415 vs £501.45)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £415)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (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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