Chivas Regal Ultis vs William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

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

Chivas Regal UltisWilliam Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
DistilleryChivas RegalWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV40%68.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£170£125.11
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 is better value at £125 vs £170.

For beginners: Chivas Regal Ultis is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £125.11)

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£125.11 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (68.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal Ultis suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Chocolate

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