Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryTeaninichWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.9%67.3%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£448.45£501.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £448 vs £501.

For beginners: Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£448.45 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £448.45)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

SherriedToasted

Only Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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