Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford CircusWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBimberWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV58.8%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus

Pros

  • +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • 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 £399)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus 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 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 172) - Oxford Circus

Fresh Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneySherried

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