William Larue Weller (2005 Release) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 4.00
£124
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| William Larue Weller (2005 Release) | 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% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £123.75 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
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 4.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £124.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.75 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £123.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller (2005 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 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 (2005 Release)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish