William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Yamazaki Whisky Bundle

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Yamazaki Whisky Bundle
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerYamazaki
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV67.3%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£501.45£718.95
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Yamazaki Whisky Bundle

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Whisky Bundle

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 £719.

For beginners: Yamazaki Whisky Bundle 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 £718.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Yamazaki Whisky Bundle

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£718.95 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Whisky Bundle 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherried

Only Yamazaki Whisky Bundle

Fresh FruitCitric

Explore more