William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV67.3%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£501.45£499
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition 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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Smokey

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