SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLittlemillWilliam Larue Weller
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.7%67.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£425£501.45
Rating5.00/5

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 is better value at £425 vs £501.

For beginners: SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990

Pros

  • +More affordable (£425 vs £501.45)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — 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 £425)

Who should buy SMWS?

SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990

YeastyOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaSherried

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