WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double MaltWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryWhistlePigWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV46%67.3%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£399.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt is better value at £400 vs £501.

For beginners: WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • 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 £399.95)

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaHoney

Only WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt

Nutty

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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