William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerNikka
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV67.3%43%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£501.45£399
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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)

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Nikka?

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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