Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£728
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 44.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £727.95 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
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 £728.
For beginners: Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£727.95 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 £727.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) 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
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