William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%64.8%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£501.45£359.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £360 vs £501.

For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 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 £359.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£359.95 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.8%) — may need water
  • 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

Sherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Ledaig 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 900037) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokeyNuttyOilyLeathery

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