William Larue Weller (2009 Release) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

William Larue Weller (2009 Release)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.4%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£116.86£150
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2009 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

William Larue Weller (2009 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

William Larue Weller (2009 Release) is better value at £117 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2009 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£116.86 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (67.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £116.86)

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller (2009 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only William Larue Weller (2009 Release)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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