Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryArdbegWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£600£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £600.

For beginners: Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£600 vs £501.45)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £600)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller (2015 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ardbeg 2000 / 22 Year Old / 50th Anniversary Islay Whisky

SmokeyFresh FruitOily

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneySherriedMalt Extract

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