Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Ardbeg
£700
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £700 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
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 £700.
For beginners: Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£700 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 £700)
- +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 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 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
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