William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%46.3%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£501.45£495
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is better value at £495 vs £501.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is more approachable (45/100 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 £495)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£495 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Cooked FruitSmokey

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