Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Bowmore
£499
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 59.6% | 67.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £499 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 is better value at £499 vs £501.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — 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 £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Year Old 2002 (cask 2214) - Fèis Ìle 2015 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
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