Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul
£400
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.8% | 67.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399.94 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £400 vs £501.
For beginners: Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£399.94 vs £501.45)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — 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 £399.94)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13917) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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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