William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%53.9%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£501.45£399
Rating5.00/53.44/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value9/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.44).

Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £399)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.4 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 Highland?

Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

Only Highland Park 17 Year Old - Ice Edition

SmokeyDried FruitLeathery

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