The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlendullanWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV59.8%67.3%
Age38 yrNAS
Price£750£501.45
Rating4.00/55.00/5

The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value5/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £750.

For beginners: The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£750 vs £501.45)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) 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

Sherried

Only The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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