Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLinlithgowWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£800£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky

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 £800.

For beginners: Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£800 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 £800)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Linlithgow?

Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Linlithgow 1982 / 25 Year Old / Murray McDavid Lowland Whisky

Old WoodNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaSherried

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