William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
William Larue Weller
£119
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£160
| William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | William Larue Weller | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61.7% | 69.4% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £119.16 | £160 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller Wheated Bourbon – 2012 is better value at £119 vs £160.
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
- +More affordable (£119.16 vs £160)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (69.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £119.16)
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 George?
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2022 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.
Tasting notes
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