Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryBunnahabhainWilliam Larue Weller
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46.3%67.3%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£495£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is better value at £495 vs £501.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£495 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 £495)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017

Cooked FruitSmokey

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaMalt Extract

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