William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV68.1%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£125.11£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £125.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (68.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.11 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £125.11)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 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.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old 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

Only William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013

VanillaToastedHoneyChocolate

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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