William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerJohnnie Walker
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV67.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£501.45£800
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £800.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £800)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£800 vs £501.45)
  • 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 Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedSherried

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Malt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Kilmarnock 400 / 15 Year Old / Bot.1990s Blended Whisky

Old Wood

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