William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 vs Highland Park 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
WL Weller
£2500
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
| William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 | Highland Park 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WL Weller | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.3% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £2995 |
| Rating | — | 4.88/5 |
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
Highland Park 40 Year Old
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 is better value at £2500 vs £2995.
For beginners: William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £2995)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2995 vs £2500)
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only William Larue Weller Bourbon / Bot.2013
Only Highland Park 40 Year Old