William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerJean Fillioux
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV67.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£501.45£377
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine is better value at £377 vs £501.

For beginners: Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine is more approachable (70/100 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 £377)

Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£377 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Jean?

Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

Only Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine

Cooked FruitOld WoodFragant

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