Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bowmore
£480
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.2% | 67.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £479.95 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £480 vs £501.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£479.95 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 £479.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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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