Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland WhiskyWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBen NevisWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£500£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky is better value at £500 vs £501.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£500 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £500)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland 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

SherriedToasted

Only Ben Nevis 1996 / 24 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Milroy's Highland Whisky

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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