Godet Petite Champagne 1970 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Godet Petite Champagne 1970William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryGodetWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£535£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Godet Petite Champagne 1970

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Godet Petite Champagne 1970

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £535.

For beginners: Godet Petite Champagne 1970 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Godet Petite Champagne 1970

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£535 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £535)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Godet?

Godet Petite Champagne 1970 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Godet Petite Champagne 1970

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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