SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996
Glengoyne
£495
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.6% | 67.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £495 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 is better value at £495 vs £501.
For beginners: SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996
Pros
- +More affordable (£495 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −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 £495)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 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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