Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
The Macallan
£599
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.2% | 67.3% |
| Age | 27 yr | NAS |
| Price | £599 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
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 £599.
For beginners: Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 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 £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 1997 (bottled 2024) (cask 4359) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) 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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