Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistillerySignatoryWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43.1%67.3%
Age50 yrNAS
Price£379.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory) is better value at £380 vs £501.

For beginners: Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£379.95 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £379.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Old?

Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedHoney

Only Old School Single Malt 50 Year Old - Coastal Edition (Signatory)

Old WoodSmokeyCitricLeathery

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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