Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£780
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45.9% | 67.3% |
| Age | 38 yr | NAS |
| Price | £779.5 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
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 £780.
For beginners: Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£779.5 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 £779.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) 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
Only Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Where to buy
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange