Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009
Caol Ila
£499
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58% | 67.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £499 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009 is better value at £499 vs £501.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — 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 £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 1996 (cask 19313) - Fèis Ìle 2009 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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