William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%50%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£501.45£499
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£499 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 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish 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

VanillaSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1997 Mòine Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish

SmokeyCooked FruitOily

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