William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerThe English Distillery
Region
CountryAmericaEngland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%55.4%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£501.45£394.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar is better value at £395 vs £501.

For beginners: The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar is more approachable (50/100 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 £394.95)

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£394.95 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar 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 The English 18 Year Old 2007 (cask B3-0205) - Founders Private Cellar

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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