William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Bowmore
£499
| William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | William Larue Weller | Bowmore |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 67.3% | 59.6% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £501.45 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 is better value at £499 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 £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 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
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Only Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015