William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
William Larue Weller
£119
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | William Larue Weller | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.7% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £119.16 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £119.
For beginners: William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.16 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £119.16)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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.
Tasting notes
Only William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
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