Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily DramsWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryThe NectarWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryBelgiumAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV49.7%67.3%
Age43 yrNAS
Price£412.97£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is better value at £413 vs £501.

For beginners: Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Pros

  • +More affordable (£412.97 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 £412.97)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

HoneySherried

Only Speyside Single Malt 43 Year Old 1973 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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