Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50%67.3%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£695£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

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 £695.

For beginners: Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£695 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 £695)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) 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

HoneySherriedToasted

Only Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Old WoodNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaMalt Extract

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